We’ve all heard the “eight glasses a day” to help stay hydrated. We all lead different lifestyles and can often forget to…
ONTARIO COACHES SUMMIT
by Gordon MacLelland
18th July 2026
CEO Gordon MacLelland will be speaking later this year at the Ontario Coaches Summit. It is the second time he will have…
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Creating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of InvolvementParents perspectiveRelationship with Coach
Sporting Parents – How many of these have you committed to?
by Gordon MacLelland 27th February 2018For parents and children to fully enjoy and gain the most from a positive sporting experience, there are a number of key…
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An Open Letter to Parents Who Find Their Own Value in Their Child’s Achievements
by JP Nerbun 22nd February 2018Disclaimer: I am writing this, not as a disgruntled coach tired of the “pain-in-the-butt” parents, but as a person who has witnessed…
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Long term athletic developmentMaturation- Early v Late DevelopersMotivating childrenVideo
Understanding talent and avoiding early comparisons
by Gordon MacLelland 17th February 2018As a parent you need to understand and help your children understand what ‘talent’ is and how they can become good at…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentLevel of InvolvementMotivating children
Transactional or Transformational – What type of sporting parent do you think your child wants you to be?
by Gordon MacLelland 11th February 2018Many of you may have heard these terms used in the business world or more recently in the world of sport when…
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Creating a positive environmentInfographicsRelationship with Coach
How is your child’s relationship with their coach?
by Gordon MacLelland 6th February 2018Your child’s relationship with their coach or coaches are one of the most important relationships that they have in their young lives. …
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Growth Mindset – Is your child athlete the ‘tortoise’ or the ‘hare’?
by Gordon MacLelland 4th February 2018Why do some child athletes avoid challenges and suffer when faced with adversity, while others thrive and set new personal records of…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspective
How can you help your child prepare for their big sports event?
by Gordon MacLelland 28th January 2018Most young athletes perform best when they are relaxed and happy. This is something that you can influence as a parent. Of…
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Creating a positive environmentInfographics
20 ways parents can help their children have a positive sporting experience
by Gordon MacLelland 25th January 2018At the end of the day as parents, all we should be wanting from our child’s sporting experience is for them to…
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Creating a positive environmentVideo
New Zealand Sporting Legends Message to Parents – Let kids be kids!
by Gordon MacLelland 24th January 2018Playing with food afterwards, grazing knees, laughing at everything and having fun. Some of the legends of New Zealand sport talk about…