One of the biggest issues facing sport today is the number of children who quit during their teenage years or who as…
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
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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 2017Thank you to Richard Cheetham MBE who wrote this article through the eyes of his daughter to help us understand what it…
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Creating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveVideo
Do you show your ‘LOVE’ for your child in the right way when sport is involved?
by Gordon MacLelland 26th December 2017Your child should not be defined by their sporting prowess nor should your unconditional love waver for them based on their sporting…
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Coaches perspectiveCreating a positive environmentParents perspectivePodcasts
How can coaches engage with parents more effectively?
by Gordon MacLelland 22nd December 2017Gordon MacLelland of ‘Working With Parents in Sport’ dives into the code with Coach Reed Maltbie to unlock some different strategies for…
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Keeping it in perspectiveLong term athletic developmentVideo
How do you know if your child is talented?
by Gordon MacLelland 20th December 2017The above question was asked by a parent to Wayne Goldsmith who has been involved in the Olympic Games, World Championships, Professional…
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Creating a positive environmentInjuriesMedical
Checklist for parents to help prevent and manage injuries in their children
by Gordon MacLelland 19th December 2017A practical, easy to understand and useful checklist below for parents to help with the prevention and management of injuries in their…
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Podcasts
Tracy Austin – Sharing her own sports parenting experiences
by Gordon MacLelland 15th December 2017Former World No. 1 and current Tennis parent Tracy Austin shares her incredible tennis story and how she has used the lessons learned from…
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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 2017This excellent short video helps parents further in looking for danger signs of really poor coaching. Of course we acknowledge that not…
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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 2017This excellent short video helps parents in what they should be looking for in a good coach for their child. Of course…
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Fun. It is the biggest reason kids play sports and it is also the reason why they quit. That is widely known.…