Concussion is currently the most talked about medical injury in sport and it is fantastic to see that it is getting such…
Expanding work in the women’s and girl’s game in 2026-27
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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Creating a positive environmentInfographics
50 reasons why parents should encourage children to play sport
by Gordon MacLelland 9th August 2017If you are ever in any doubt about why you should encourage your children to be involved in sport then this infographic…
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Mini adult? NO – Let your child be a child playing sport
by Richard Bailey 26th July 2017One of the big issues facing youth sport around the world at the moment is that parents like to see their children…
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Creating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingMotivating childrenRelationship with CoachVideo
What are you looking for in a good coach?
by Gordon MacLelland 23rd July 2017If you are new into sport or you are thinking of signing your child up for a sporting activity it is important…
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Creating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of InvolvementParents perspectivePsychologyVideo
Welcome to ‘Sporting Anonymous’.
by Gordon MacLelland 16th July 2017Meet the group who have volunteered themselves into rehab and have formed a sporting parent version of group therapy. This excellent video…
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Creating a positive environmentInfographicsTaking the Knocks
How to help children deal with failure?
by Gordon MacLelland 14th July 2017During any sporting career at any level and in any sport there will hopefully be many high points that can be enjoyed…
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Creating a positive environmentLevel of InvolvementVideo
Let the Children Play!
by Gordon MacLelland 2nd July 2017Let the children play! This video from Hockey Canada is great fun but still gets across a pertinent message to parents about…
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Coaches perspectiveCreating a positive environmentInfographicsLevel of InvolvementParents perspectiveRelationship with Coach
Should you coach your own child?
by Gordon MacLelland 29th June 2017There have been many debates about this over the years and without a doubt the number of volunteers in grassroots sport would…
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InfographicsKeeping it in perspectiveLong term athletic developmentMotivating childrenSpecialisation
The benefits of playing multiple sports
by Gordon MacLelland 29th June 2017With many children playing the same sport all year round and focussing on one sport from such a young age we need…
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Finding the right sport and coachingInfographicsMindsetMotivating children
What can you do to help build confident children?
by Gordon MacLelland 29th June 2017Parents hopefully sign their children up to sport for a number of different reasons. Teamwork, dealing with adversity, problem solving are just…




























