Coaches CornerCreating a positive environmentEffective CommunicationMembers Non-Selection or De-Selection – How do we deliver the bad news to parents and athletes? by Gordon MacLelland 12th December 2019 written by Gordon MacLelland 12th December 2019 3.7K You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us Bad NewsCoach roleDe-selectionDifficult conversationsNon Selection 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Gordon MacLelland previous post How do you help your child prepare for trials or try-outs? next post An autonomous style of sports parenting: The way forward? Related Articles Sports Parent Conversation Starters 3: ‘How do Lobsters... 27th October 2025 Parents in Sport Podcast – ‘A conversation with... 3rd October 2025 ‘Autonomy Supportive Coaching’ – Setting the tone for... 19th September 2025 Are there things about “Modern Day Sports Parenting”... 15th September 2025 Adapting As a Parent: The wider impact of... 12th September 2025 Parents in Sport Podcast – ‘A conversation with... 3rd September 2025 Nutritional Advice – Where should we look? 18th August 2025 Developing Humility in our Young Athletes – ‘A... 12th August 2025 Camden Swiss Cottage Swimming Club Partnership 7th July 2025 Parents in Sport Podcast – ‘A conversation with... 3rd July 2025