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

      Gordon MacLelland 27th June 2026
    • Our Sporting Journey Collaboration with British Gymnastics

      Gordon MacLelland 23rd June 2026
    • Burlington Gymnastics Partnership Expanding in 2026-27

      Gordon MacLelland 20th June 2026
    • Editor's Pick

      Rugby Union Season 2026/27

      Gordon MacLelland 19th June 2026
    • Loughborough Lightning Partnership

      Gordon MacLelland 11th June 2026
    • British Gymnastics Work Thriving

      Gordon MacLelland 6th June 2026

Editor's Pick

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

by Gordon MacLelland 27th June 2026

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

23rd June 2026

Burlington Gymnastics Partnership Expanding in 2026-27

20th June 2026

Rugby Union Season 2026/27

19th June 2026

Loughborough Lightning Partnership

11th June 2026

Latest Posts

  • 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. I was reminded of Margaret Talbot’s words when I recently read Mina Samuels…

  • BlogsCreating a positive environmentLong term athletic developmentMaturation- Early v Late DevelopersMotivating children

    Bio-Banding – breaking it down for parents

    by Gordon MacLelland 22nd August 2018

    Bio-banding is the process of matching athletes based on physical attributes and maturity rather than chronological age and is already used by…

  • Creating a positive environmentParents perspectivePodcasts

    Coaching Culture Podcast – Behaviours, strategies and tips for coaches to help build positive relationships with parents

    by Gordon MacLelland 15th August 2018

    Episode 47 of Coaching Culture welcomes Gordon MacLelland to the podcast. Gordon and JP Nerbun discuss some behaviours, strategies, and tips for…

  • 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 understand, they could do that a few weeks ago.’ ‘Why…

  • InjuriesMedical

    Barefoot or Trainers – does it affect sporting performance?

    by Gordon MacLelland 6th August 2018

    New research, recently published in Frontiers in Paediatrics, shows that children who spend most of their time barefoot develop motor skills differently from…

  • Nutrition

    Why young athletes should not overdo sports drinks

    by Gordon MacLelland 6th August 2018

    We see many young sportsmen and women drinking sports drinks on a regular basis after training and on match days across the…

  • FeedbackInfographicsKeeping it in perspectiveMotivating children

    Helping your children deal with sporting failure

    by Gordon MacLelland 5th August 2018

    Going through periods of failure is an essential part of the learning process.  Unfortunately, handled incorrectly by children and parents it can…

  • Infographics

    Ladder of potential

    by Gordon MacLelland 21st July 2018

    This is an extremely helpful and powerful infographic for parents and coaches to use with their sporting children and players, showing the…

  • Creating a positive environmentLevel of InvolvementMotivating childrenVideo

    How can you help your child prepare for their big sports event?

    by Gordon MacLelland 17th July 2018

    This great little video gives you some useful tips in helping you prepare your child for their big tournament or competition on…

  • Infographics

    Understanding Resilience

    by Gordon MacLelland 13th July 2018

    Resilience has become a buzzword and one in danger of being misunderstood.  Here are some helpful tips for parents to use when…

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