This monthly podcast covers a wide range of topics helping to bring a greater understanding of the world of youth sport. We have an amazing lineup of guests sharing their knowledge and personal experiences including world leading authors, olympians, professional athletes and coaches, sports psychologists and industry experts. From topics on sports parenting, effectively managing match-day and competition, developing resilience in young people, running effective parental engagement programmes ...
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'A conversation with Lewis Hatchett' - The positives and perils of perfectionism
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In this episode mindset/performance coach and former professional cricketer Lewis Hatchett joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss the positives and perils of perfectionism and what we should be looking out for in helping to support our young performers. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Lewis' own personal battles with perfecti…
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'A conversation with Chris Shambrook' - The Olympic Games, High Performance and Supporting Young Athletes
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In this 'Olympic Special' sports psychology consultant, speaker and author Chris Shambrook joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss the Olympic Games, High Performance and Supporting Young Athletes. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Chris' reflections on his Olympic Journey supporting world class performers Life behind the scenes…
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'A conversation with Dr Alison Maitland and Jenna Ashford' - Drop the Struggle
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In this episode Dr.Alison Maitland and Jenna Ashford join Gordon MacLelland to discuss their book 'Drop the Struggle' and how understanding their approach of using 'Acceptance and Commitment Therapy' may help us as sporting parents to help support our young people to fulfil their potential both in and out of their sport. During the conversation the…
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'A conversation with Rebecca Levett' - Supporting a healthy identity in our sporting children
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In this episode Sport and Performance Psychologist in Elite Sport Rebecca Levett joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss supporting a healthy identity in our sporting children. We all want our children to have the opportunity to explore various identities and learn that their sense of worth can come from different areas and that many skills and strength…
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'A conversation with Graham Turner' - The Young Athletes' Perspective
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In this episode Australian Institute of Sport Athlete Development Senior Lead Graham Turner joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss his latest book 'The Young Athlete's Perspective.' This book features six stories told by young athletes about their talent development experiences in sport. Each young athlete tells a personal story. They describe their ow…
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'A conversation with Tom Kitchin' - High Performance and Sports Parenting
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In this episode Michelin starred chef and sports parent Tom Kitchin joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss high performance and sports parenting. Tom has lived experience as a parent going through the football academy journey and it was great to discuss how his own working life in high performance has influenced his ongoing approach with his four child…
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'A conversation with Catherine Baker' - Sports Parenting - The realities of the role
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In this episode author and sports parent Catherine Baker joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss being a sports parent and the complexities of the role based on her experiences of parenting three sporting children, one of whom is currently involved in professional rugby. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The realities of being a…
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'A conversation with John O'Sullivan' - Being a champion teammate and supporting our children in this role
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In this episode author and founder of 'The Changing the Game Project' joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss being a champion teammate, what that actually means and how we as parents can support our children to fulfil this role. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The importance of being a teammate in life, not just in sport How …
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'A conversation with Orla Adams' - Using Motivational Interviewing to enhance conversations with our sporting children
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In this episode Motivational Interviewing expert and trainer and sports parent Orla Adams joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss 'Motivational Interviewing' and how it can help us as sports parents enhance the quality of conversations and navigate some of the difficult moments we face with our young people around their sporting experience. During the c…
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'A conversation with Larissa Mills' - Effectively managing social media and setting up positive phone routines with our sporting children
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In this episode educational consultant, coach and parent Larissa Mills joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss ‘Effectively managing social media and setting up positive phone routines with our sporting children’. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Helping our children to develop 'real focus' in today's tech world Working on crea…
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'A conversation with Phoebe Schecter' - Supporting parents to inspire their daughters to a life in sport
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In this episode former NFL coach, Captain of GB Women's team and Sky Sports and Talk Sport Broadcaster Phoebe Schecter joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss her varied life in sport, being a strong role model and how parents can support and inspire their daughters on their sporting journey. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Ph…
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'A conversation with Rachel Vickery' - High Performance, Character Development and Empowering Self-advocacy in Young Athletes
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In this episode High Performance Consultant, Sports Physiotherapist and Former International Gymnast Rachel Vickery joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss high performance, character development and empowering self-advocacy in high performing young athletes. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The human stress response The true m…
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'A conversation with Reed Maltbie' - The power of language and how our conversations can have a huge impact on our sporting children
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In this episode coach and author Reed Maltbie joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss the importance of language and how we as sports parents can help shape powerful and impactful conversations with our children. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Understanding key words and picking the correct moments to have conversations that …
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'A conversation with Lydia Greenway' - Growing female sport and supporting and inspiring the next generation
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In this episode former international cricketer, coach and broadcaster Lydia Greenway joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss growing female sport and how we can best support and inspire the young females in our lives. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The variation in cultures around the cricketing world Lydia's book 'Women and …
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'A conversation with James Nottingham' - 'The Learning Pit - understanding how our children learn'
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In this episode author, teacher and consultant James Nottingham joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss 'The Learning Pit' - understanding how our children learn and what that may mean for us as sports parents. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The fact that we are all capable of improvement and progress Understanding the import…
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'A conversation with Dr. Joe Baker' - The Tyranny of Talent and how it compels and limits athletic achievement
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In this episode Professor and head of the Lifespan Performance Laboratory at York University, Canada Dr. Joe Baker joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss 'The Tyranny of Talent'- how it limits and compels athletic achievement.....and why you should largely ignore it. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Trying to define talent and…
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'A conversation with James Wilson(AKA The Sleep Geek' - Supporting our children to sleep well for competitive sport
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In this episode sleep expert James Wilson(AKA The Sleep Geek) joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss supporting our children to sleep well for competitive sport. We are all too aware as sports parents of the many challenges that we face when it comes to sleep with our own children. James does a great job in dispelling a few myths and helping us all fee…
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'A conversation with Dr Kate Hays' - Life with the Lionesses and supporting young girls for a life in sport
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In this episode Head of Women's Psychology at the Football Association Dr. Kate Hays joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss life with the Lionesses and supporting and inspiring young girls to a life in sport. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Memories of last Summer's success with the Lionesses Creating a bubble around athletes…
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'A conversation with Steve Magness' - Real toughness and how we get resilience wrong
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In this episode author and world-renowned performance expert Steve Magness joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss 'Do Hard Things', his latest book, which takes a deep dive into real toughness and how we can get resilience so very wrong. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The motivation for writing‘Do Hard Things’ Defining 'resi…
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'A conversation with Stuart Lancaster' - Sports Parenting, Engaging with Parents and Creating Great Sporting Environments
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In this episode Stuart Lancaster joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss sports parenting, working with and engaging parents early in the process and creating great sporting environments for young people. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: His new role at Racing 92 announced just hours before the podcast was recorded A coaching c…
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'A conversation with Dr Amy Whitehead and Jenny Coe'
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In this episode Dr Amy Whitehead and Jenny Coe join Gordon MacLelland to discuss some of the myths of coaching in the sporting world and what it means for us as parents in trying to navigate the experience of youth sport. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Their motivations for editing and putting together 'The Myths of Spor…
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'A conversation with Des Ryan' - A parent's guide to strength and conditioning for young athletes
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In this episode director of coaching and performance at Setanta College Des Ryan joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss strength and conditioning for young athletes, how we can best support our children and dispels a few myths along the way. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The strength and conditioning minefield for parents o…
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'A conversation with Laurence Halsted' - 'The True Athlete Philosophy'
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In this episode author, head of mentoring at the True Athlete Project and Olympian Laurence Halsted joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss the True Athlete Project, it's philosophy and where sport currently fits in society. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: 'The True Athlete Project' and it's philosophy What it was like for Lau…
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'A conversation with Danny Kerry MBE' - High Performance Sport, Creating Amazing Cultures and Sports Parenting
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In this episode former Great Britain and England hockey coach Danny Kerry MBE joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss high performance sport, creating amazing cultures and sports parenting. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Danny's fondest memories of professional sport Creating a values based culture based on behaviours and act…
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'A conversation with Dr Jennifer Fraser' - Neuroscience - considerations for sports organisations, coaches and parents
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In this episode speaker, author and award winning educator Dr Jennifer Fraser joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss neuroscience, what we know now, what the research shows us and discuss what this means for sporting organisations, coaches and parents. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The ability to evolve, train and rewire ou…
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'A conversation with Dr Suzanne Brown' - Managing injury and recovery - How can we best support as sports parents?
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In this episode Clinical Psychologist, Emotional Fitness Consultant, speaker and author Dr Suzanne Brown joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss managing injury and recovery and how can we best support as parents at what can be a really challenging time for everyone. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The challenge of injuries fo…
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'A conversation with Dan Abrahams' - Effectively managing match-day and competition as sports parents
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In this episode sports psychologist, author, podcaster and former professional golfer Dan Abrahams and Gordon MacLelland discuss match-day and competition, what that means for our children and how we can best support the process as parents. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Learning to sit back, watch and enjoy the experien…
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'A conversation with Patrick Foster' - Living through a decade of pathological gambling addiction to recovery and beyond
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In this episode former professional cricketer Patrick Foster and Gordon MacLelland discuss the world of gambling and gaming and the addiction that almost brought an end to Patrick's life. Gambling and gaming is very much a topic that parents need to be aware of in an ever changing world so that they can monitor and help support their own children t…
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'A conversation with Paul Stewart'- A life in football, surviving child abuse and helping others
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Season 3 of the 'Parents in Sport Podcast' gets underway as former professional footballer Paul Stewart and Gordon MacLelland discuss a life in football, living through child abuse and helping support parents in protecting their own children. Paul suffered horrific abuse as a child by a youth football coach, which led him to an adult life of drink,…
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'A conversation with Dr Josephine Perry' - sports psychology and 'I can - the teenage athlete's guide to mental fitness'
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In the final episode of Season 2, sports psychologist and author Dr Josephine Perry and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports psychology, the importance of mental skills and dig deeper into ‘I Can – The Teenage Athlete’s Guide to Mental Fitness.’ During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The importance of mental health support for teena…
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'A conversation with James Porter' - Sports Parenting
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In this episode gymnastics parent James Porter and Gordon MacLelland discuss the world of gymnastics and James' experience of parenting three sons all involved in performance level gymnastics. Here at WWPIS we recognise the importance of having these conversations with parents on the ground, who often share similar thoughts and feelings. This can o…
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'A conversation with Laura and Daniel Massaro' - The journey to becoming a squash world champion, coaching your wife, philosophy and sports parenting
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In this episode Laura and Daniel Massaro and Gordon MacLelland discuss the world of squash and Laura's rise to becoming world champion with her husband as the coach. They also chat about sports parenting, philosophy and creating the right environments for young people today. Both Laura and Daniel share their experiences from their sporting and prof…
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'A conversation with Martha Lourey-Bird' - supporting our daughters and young females in sport
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In this episode Martha Lourey-Bird and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parenting and specifically supporting our daughters and young females in sport. Martha shares her experiences of being a sports parent to two high performing children and the different approaches they take in supporting their son and daughter. She also shares all of her experie…
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'A conversation with Mark Maguire' - A sports parenting journey to Major League Baseball
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In this episode Mark Maguire and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parenting, blogging, writing books and Mark shares his experience of being a sports parent to a son who has just recently signed for the Pittsburgh Pirates MLB franchise. In a fascinating and unique episode Mark charts his journey as a parent from his early days as a sports parent, h…
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'A conversation with Jacqui Agyepong' - Coaching your own children
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In this episode Jacqui Agyepong and Gordon MacLelland discuss Jacqui's athletic career, her coaching journey and her experiences of coaching her own daughter. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The importance of role models including older siblings Treating every child as an individual Evolving as a coach, learning on the go…
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'A conversation with Joanne Davies and Jurgen van Leeuwen'
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In this episode Jo Davies and Jurgen van Leeuwen join Gordon MacLelland to discuss sports parenting and coaching your own children. Drawing on their vast experience in the world of badminton as Olympians, coaches and now parents to England Badminton internationals Ethan and Estelle, they share many pearls of wisdom, portraying a very honest and hum…
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'A conversation with Steve Sallis' - The good, the bad and the ugly of football academies
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In this episode author, educator and mindset coach Steve Sallis and CEO WWPIS Gordon MacLelland discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of life in football academies exploring the process based on their own experiences through a range of different lenses. They share their thoughts around their life in football and education, what they have learnt, w…
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'A conversation with Tim Wigmore' - 'The Best - how elite athletes are made'
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In this episode Tim Wigmore and Gordon MacLelland discuss Tim's latest book 'The Best - how elite athletes are made.' Tim shares a fascinating insight into his research for the book, sharing stories from the amazing environments he encountered and the interviews that he carried out. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The suc…
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'A conversation with Cath Bishop' - 'The Long Win'
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In this episode Cath Bishop(Olympian, Author, Diplomat and Leadership Coach) and Gordon MacLelland discuss Cath's latest book 'The Long Win.' Cath shares a fascinating insight into her early childhood in sport, her Olympic journey, life as a diplomat and her current work as a leadership coach. During the conversation they discuss amongst other thin…
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'A conversation with Zak Jones' - Coaching your own children
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In this episode Zak Jones (GB and England Hockey Men's Assistant Coach) and Gordon MacLelland discuss coaching your own children. Zak shares many of his personal experiences from his own career, his life in coaching and education and his early experiences of coaching his own young children. He shares a fascinating insight into the world of being a …
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'A conversation with Gavin Grenville-Wood' - Sports Parenting
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In this episode Gavin Grenville-Wood and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parenting, the unique challenges that it provides as well as some elements around coaching and the importance of building positive relationships between coaches and parents. Being the father of a professional golfer Gavin shares amazing insight into his journey with real life…
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'A conversation with Gail Emms' - Sports Parenting
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In this episode Gail Emms and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parenting and the unique challenges that it provides. Gail provides plenty of humour as well as being very honest about her her own incredible sporting journey. They both share what they have learnt so far, acknowledging how difficult the role is and provide some golden advice for all s…
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'A conversation with Len Busch' - Coaching your own children
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In this episode Len Busch and Gordon MacLelland discuss coaching your own children. Len shares many of his personal experiences from his basketball career, his transition into coaching and ultimately his own experiences of coaching all of his daughters. He shares a fascinating insight into the world of being a parent and coach to a high performance…
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'A conversation with Kevin Mannion' - Running an effective parental engagement programme
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In this episode Kevin Mannion and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parents and the role of clubs and coaches in helping to support parents through their sporting journey. They discuss the importance of running an effective parental engagement programme and provide some support and advice for organisations, coaches and parents. During the conversati…
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A conversation with 'Andrew Guy' - Sports Parenting
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In this episode Andrew Guy and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parenting, the ups and downs of the journey and Andrews shares his own experiences as a parent to his two sons including GB and Olympic swimmer James. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The importance of protecting family time Life in lockdown and the cancellati…
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'A conversation with Tanni Grey-Thompson' - Sports Parenting
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In this episode Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parents and the role of clubs and coaches in helping to support parents through their sporting journey. They share what they have learnt so far, acknowledging how difficult the role is and provide some support and guidance for all sports parents. During the conversation th…
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'A conversation with Liz McColgan' - Coaching your own children
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In this episode Liz McColgan and Gordon MacLelland discuss coaching your own children. Liz shares many of her personal experiences from her running career, her transition into coaching and ultimately her own experiences on the coaching journey. She shares a fascinating insight into the world of being a parent and coach to a high performance athlete…
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'A conversation with Scott Hann MBE' - Running an effective parental engagement programme
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In this episode Scott Hann and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parents and the role of clubs and coaches in helping to support parents through their sporting journey. They discuss the importance of running an effective parental engagement programme and provide some support and advice for organisations, coaches and parents. During the conversation …
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'A conversation with Denise Lewis OBE' - Sports Parenting
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In this episode Denise Lewis and Gordon MacLelland discuss the sports parenting journey based on their own personal experiences. They share what they have learnt so far, acknowledging how difficult the role is and provide some golden advice for all sports parents. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Not overloading our childr…
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