BlogsKeeping it in perspective
Are we all delusional to some extent when it comes to our children’s sport?
Are we all not delusional when it comes to our own children and their sporting capabilities? I am pretty sure we are,…
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Podcasts - Parents in Sport
Parents in Sport Podcast – ‘A conversation with Graham Turner
by Gordon MacLelland 1st May 2024In this episode Australian Institute of Sport Athlete Development Senior Lead Graham Turner joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss his latest book ‘The…
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Research Papers
A mixed methods exploration of the parent perspective of talent development environments across a national multi-sport landscape
by Gordon MacLelland 27th July 2023Parents are known to be important influencers in the talent development process but are often overlooked. Understanding the parent perspective may help…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLong term athletic development
Managing expectations whilst supporting the dream
by Gordon MacLelland 16th January 2022The statistics don’t lie and we all have a role to play. Having done some work recently with the WSL academy staff…
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Creating a positive environmentPodcasts - Parents in Sport
Parents in Sport Podcast – ‘A conversation with Cath Bishop’
by Gordon MacLelland 14th April 2021In this episode Cath Bishop(Olympian, Author, Diplomat and Leadership Coach) and Gordon MacLelland discuss Cath’s latest book ‘The Long Win.’ Cath shares…
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ArticlesCoaches perspectiveParent Zone
A tale of two perspectives
by Gordon MacLelland 7th August 2019You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of Involvement
Shall I shout anything?
by Gordon MacLelland 13th July 2018The noise from the whistle by the official signals the start of the game, with young players eager to impress both sides…
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Creating a positive environmentThe TouchlineVideo
Children’s messages to parents on watching them play sport
by Gordon MacLelland 26th May 2017The following video gives a snapshot of how children feel and how they perceive us as adults when we watch them play…