This fantastic infographic based on the work done on fun determinants by Amanda Visek shows what makes the sporting experience fun for…
Nobody Gave Me a Manual
Nobody Gave Me a Manual: the book we have been building for seven years. Pre-orders are now open for the first book…
Expanding work in the women’s and girls’ game in 2026-27
New York Red Bulls Academy Partnership
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Coaches perspectiveInfographicsSelection
How and why do coaches select a team?
by Gordon MacLelland 11th December 2018This is a really useful infographic from our friend Eira Parry at High Performance Parenting. Parents often struggle to understand selections, particularly…
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BlogsLong term athletic developmentParents perspective
Elite sports development – a game of snakes and ladders
by Mark Milnes 4th December 2018Saturday 9 June 2018, the County Ground, Taunton, Somerset. Its 11.06am and I am sitting in a stand with my wife, Sarah,…
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Growing injuries can affect anyone going through a growth spurt, and they’re genuinely frustrating when they happen. They’re most common in children…
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Coaches perspectiveInfographicsParents perspective
20 things young athletes want from mum and dad
by Gordon MacLelland 28th November 2018For our children to have a positive sporting experience there are a number of things that we can do as parents to…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingMotivating childrenRelationship with Coach
No excuse for the abuse: Don’t tolerate negative coaching!
by Coach Reed Maltbie 12th November 2018“Where did we ever get the crazy idea that to get children to do better, first we have to make them feel…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of Involvement
Disappointment, Thought and Your Child’s Innate Resilience
by Denise Holland 4th October 2018How can we support our children in performance, or in any situation where the outcome seems to matter? Like most parents, myself…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentLong term athletic developmentMotivating children
Does sport and physical activity build self esteem?
by Richard Bailey 8th September 2018“Early positive experiences of sport develop healthy, confident individuals.” – Margaret Talbot I was reminded of Margaret Talbot’s words recently while reading…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentLong term athletic developmentMaturation- Early v Late DevelopersMotivating children
Bio-Banding – breaking it down for parents
by Gordon MacLelland 22nd August 2018Two children born in the same year can be at completely different stages of physical development. One 13-year-old might be 165cm tall…
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BlogsGrowth SpurtsMaturation- Early v Late Developers
Bambi on ice? – No – just a mini growth spurt!
by Gordon MacLelland 12th August 2018“What are they doing?” “They look like Bambi on ice.” “I don’t get it. They could do that a few weeks ago.”…




























