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      Nobody Gave Me a Manual

      Gordon MacLelland 31st October 2026
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      Gordon MacLelland 25th October 2026
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      Gordon MacLelland 10th September 2026
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      New York Red Bulls Academy Partnership

      Gordon MacLelland 27th August 2026
    • WWPIS and Cincinnati United Expand Landmark Partnership for 2026-27 Season

      Gordon MacLelland 4th August 2026
    • Official Launch of Sports Performance Parenting 2.0

      Gordon MacLelland 30th July 2026

Editor's Pick

Nobody Gave Me a Manual

by Gordon MacLelland 31st October 2026

Nobody Gave Me a Manual: the book we have been building for seven years. Pre-orders are now open for the first book…

WWPIS Partners with England Athletics to Support the Parents Behind the Next Generation of Athletes

25th October 2026

Expanding work in the women’s and girls’ game in 2026-27

10th September 2026

New York Red Bulls Academy Partnership

27th August 2026

WWPIS and Cincinnati United Expand Landmark Partnership for 2026-27 Season

4th August 2026

Latest Posts

  • Creating a positive environmentInfographics

    50 reasons why parents should encourage children to play sport

    by Gordon MacLelland 9th August 2017

    If you are ever in any doubt about why you should encourage your children to be involved in sport then this infographic…

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    Mini adult? NO – Let your child be a child playing sport

    by Richard Bailey 26th July 2017

    One of the big issues facing youth sport around the world at the moment is that parents like to see their children…

  • Creating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingMotivating childrenRelationship with CoachVideo

    What are you looking for in a good coach?

    by Gordon MacLelland 23rd July 2017

    If you are new into sport or you are thinking of signing your child up for a sporting activity it is important…

  • Creating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of InvolvementParents perspectivePsychologyVideo

    Welcome to ‘Sporting Anonymous’.

    by Gordon MacLelland 16th July 2017

    Meet the group who have volunteered themselves into rehab and have formed a sporting parent version of group therapy. This excellent video…

  • Creating a positive environmentInfographicsTaking the Knocks

    How to help children deal with failure?

    by Gordon MacLelland 14th July 2017

    During any sporting career at any level and in any sport there will hopefully be many high points that can be enjoyed…

  • Creating a positive environmentLevel of InvolvementVideo

    How would it be with the shoe on the other foot?

    by Gordon MacLelland 2nd July 2017

    This video from Hockey Canada is great fun but still gets across a pertinent message to parents about how it would feel…

  • Coaches perspectiveCreating a positive environmentInfographicsLevel of InvolvementParents perspectiveRelationship with Coach

    Should you coach your own child?

    by Gordon MacLelland 29th June 2017

    There have been many debates about this over the years and without a doubt the number of volunteers in grassroots sport would…

  • InfographicsKeeping it in perspectiveLong term athletic developmentMotivating childrenSpecialisation

    The benefits of playing multiple sports

    by Gordon MacLelland 29th June 2017

    With many children playing the same sport all year round and focussing on one sport from such a young age we need…

  • Infographics

    Top 10 reasons why children play sport

    by Gordon MacLelland 29th June 2017

    Many adults have very different views on why their children play sport but this infographic comes straight from the horse’s mouth so…

  • Creating a positive environmentEditor's PickInfographicsLevel of InvolvementProblem SolvingThe Touchline

    The problems of yelling instructions from the sideline

    by Gordon MacLelland 29th June 2017

    Caught up in the excitement and emotion of a game, many parents feel that they are really helping and supporting their children…

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