Many active children when growing up during their early years find it extremely difficult to gain weight. The more that you seem…
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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BlogsCreating a positive environmentMotivating childrenParents perspective
‘No Hunger in Paradise’ – Take outs!
by Gordon MacLelland 7th January 2018Having sat to watch the much acclaimed documentary ‘No Hunger in Paradise’ I felt it important that we look at what parents,…
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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 2017Dear Coach, We need to talk. I cried in the car ride home from the game last night. I let you down,…
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Creating a positive environmentInfographics
How to help prevent children from quitting sport?
by Gordon MacLelland 27th December 2017One of the biggest issues facing sport today is the number of children who quit during their teenage years or who as…
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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…