Working with Parents in Sport

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

by Gordon MacLelland

WWPIS are pleased to announce the continuation and expansion of our work across the women’s and girl’s game for 2026-2027. Following the…

Our Sporting Journey Collaboration with British Gymnastics

Burlington Gymnastics Partnership Expanding in 2026-27

Rugby Union Season 2026/27

Loughborough Lightning Partnership

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Blogs
Stuart Lancaster – A few thoughts on Sports Parenting

by Stuart Lancaster 16th March 2020

We are delighted to have the thoughts and views of Stuart Lancaster here on the WWPIS blog around sports parenting. Stuart is…
Creating a positive environment Editor's Pick Relationship with Coach
Triathlon NSW Partnership

by Gordon MacLelland 12th March 2020

WWPIS are delighted to be expanding our work in Australia by forging a new partnership with Triathlon NSW. The new partnership will…
Blogs Long term athletic development Maturation- Early v Late Developers
It’s a long road…..

by Phil Kearney 9th March 2020

The Developing Youth Track and Field Athletes Project started with a conversation with a parent. His 11 year old daughter had recently…
Editor's Pick
Workshops with Bath Rugby and Basketball England

by Gordon MacLelland 24th February 2020

We recently hit the road and had two excellent days supporting the parents of the U15 and U16 Bath Rugby Academy players…
Video
Sports Parents – A time to reflect

by Gordon MacLelland 8th February 2020

A very moving video looking at the sporting journey through the eyes of this incredible young man Johnny Tuivasa-Sheck. So many things…
Blogs Creating a positive environment Relationship with Coach Research
Help put your parents in the right place – a better approach

by Dan Cottrell 5th February 2020

Dr Camilla Knight and her research team at Swansea University have been looking into the ways that parents interact with their children…
Editor's Pick
Youth Sport Trust Partnership

by Gordon MacLelland 15th January 2020

WWPIS joins forces with leading children’s charity to improve sport for young people. Working with Parents in Sport (WWPIS) has partnered with…
Parents perspective
The best and worst of being a sports parent

by Gordon MacLelland 1st January 2020

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Podcasts
Get Parents Onside with Soccer Coach Weekly

by Gordon MacLelland 28th December 2019

In this podcast CEO Gordon MacLelland joins David Clark of Soccer Coach Weekly and talks about how to deal with the difficulties…
Podcasts
Parenting Power Podcast

by Gordon MacLelland 15th November 2019

Why do you put your kids in sports? Take a moment to think about the value of sports and the opportunity for…