The Olympic games in Tokyo in 2020 gave us everything. There was something captivating about these games, perhaps more so considering what …
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When it comes to parenting young athletes, many strategies have been shown to help improve their engagement and experiences. However, not all …
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BlogsCreating a positive environment
‘The Best’ – How elite athletes are made
by Tim Wigmoreby Tim WigmoreParents of would-be future sports stars can be overwhelmed with advice, often contradictory. Taken from ourĀ new book ‘The Best: How Elite Athletes …
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentLong term athletic development
10 things that require zero talent – are you sure about that?
At a variety of points over the last few years this post continues to do the rounds on social media, used by …
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I cannot find a way or justify talking about parents in a sporting academy without discussing how they are part of dynamic …
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentLevel of InvolvementMotivating children
How to make the most of coaching your own children
A large number of parents become their childās sports coach at some point in time, some through choice and some who simply …
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Two Hats was launched during Covid when many sports were unable to function. However, recent demand for this book from a whole …
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We are delighted to have the thoughts and views of Stuart Lancaster here on the WWPIS blog around sports parenting. Stuart is …
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BlogsLong term athletic developmentMaturation- Early v Late Developers
It’s a long road…..
by Phil Kearneyby Phil KearneyThe Developing Youth Track and Field Athletes Project started with a conversation with a parent. His 11 year old daughter had recently …
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentRelationship with CoachResearch
Help put your parents in the right place – a better approach
by Dan Cottrellby Dan CottrellDr Camilla Knight and her research team at Swansea University have been looking into the ways that parents interact with their children …