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    • Editor's Pick

      Nobody Gave Me a Manual

      Gordon MacLelland 31st October 2026
    • WWPIS Partners with England Athletics to Support the Parents Behind the Next Generation of Athletes

      Gordon MacLelland 25th October 2026
    • Expanding work in the women’s and girls’ game in 2026-27

      Gordon MacLelland 10th September 2026
    • Editor's Pick

      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

  • BlogsCreating a positive environmentRelationship with Coach

    A child’s final letter to his coach – How does your child’s coach behave towards your child?

    by Coach Reed Maltbie 31st December 2017

    Dear Coach, We need to talk. I cried in the car ride home from the game last night.  I let you down,…

  • BlogsCreating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of Involvement

    ‘I feel safe when I climb’ – Thanks DAD for creating a wonderful environment!

    by Gordon MacLelland 27th December 2017

    Thank you to Richard Cheetham MBE who wrote this article through the eyes of his daughter to help us understand what it…

  • Keeping it in perspectiveLong term athletic developmentVideo

    How do you know if your child is talented?

    by Gordon MacLelland 20th December 2017

    The above question was asked by a parent to Wayne Goldsmith who has been involved in the Olympic Games, World Championships, Professional…

  • Creating a positive environmentInjuriesMedical

    Checklist for parents to help prevent and manage injuries in their children

    by Gordon MacLelland 19th December 2017

    Watching your child get injured is one of the harder parts of being a sports parent. It’s frustrating for everyone involved, for…

  • Creating a positive environmentRelationship with CoachVideo

    Part II – What are the danger signs of a poor coach and poor coaching?

    by Gordon MacLelland 14th December 2017

    This excellent short video helps parents further in looking for danger signs of really poor coaching. Of course we acknowledge that not…

  • Creating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingRelationship with CoachVideo

    Part I – Parents – What are the warning signs you should be looking out for in your child’s coach?

    by Gordon MacLelland 14th December 2017

    This excellent short video helps parents in what they should be looking for in a good coach for their child.  Of course…

  • BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspective

    At what stage does expectation exceed patience in children’s sport?

    by Gordon MacLelland 6th December 2017

    ‘What happens to us,’ I’m often asked, ‘that turns sensible, relaxed parents and coaches into stressed-out adults pacing the touchline, shouting instructions…

  • Creating a positive environmentParents perspectiveVideo

    VIDEO – Not about being a champion, but about getting the most out of sport

    by Gordon MacLelland 21st November 2017

    This excellent video from Serena Williams looks at what she expects from her daughter as she grows up and her involvement in…

  • Nutrition

    Pre match and post match nutrition

    by Gordon MacLelland 29th October 2017

    Thank you to our friends at the Coaching Manual for providing the following infographics which look at providing nutritional tips for parents…

  • Creating a positive environmentMindsetVideo

    How to help your child fulfil their potential?

    by Gordon MacLelland 29th October 2017

    This video focusses on the growth and fixed mindset that is often discussed on this website.  Many great tips for parents to…

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