The podcast was a UK Coaching 2023 Finalist and focuses primarily on Junior Cricket Coaching.
The podcast hears from people who share a passion for developing the next generation of young cricketers. Part of our work here at WWPIS supports coaches and parents in both international and county cricket programmes.
The podcast has guests from grassroots clubs, schools, district and county age group junior cricket who specialise in different areas of cricket development.
To listen to the podcast click here.
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“No Guarantees, Just Hard Work” – A Must-Listen Episode!
In the latest For the Love of Sport podcast episode CEO Gordon MacLelland shares a powerful perspective for parents on the realities of pursuing excellence.
We dive into practical strategies for reducing conflicts, managing expectations, and ensuring parents play a supportive, positive role in their child’s sports journey.
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Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or someone chasing big dreams, this conversation reminds you that success isn’t promised—it’s earned.
]]>During this episode they explored a number of topical areas around coach, parent and player relationships.
This included:
– Dynamics of functional vs dysfunctional parent and coach relationships across different ages and levels of sport
– Navigating the anti parent sub culture within coaching
– Language as a starting point for working with parents
– Managing difficult conversations with parents
– And much much more!
]]>CEO Gordon MacLelland was delighted to join Rob Salmon of ‘The My Tennis Journey Podcast’ and Alex McGregor to discuss Sports Performance Parenting.
As a tennis parent to three players, Rob knows the joy that the tennis journey can bring. He is also very aware of the challenges, the emotional rollercoaster and the tough times. This book has had a big impact on Rob and it was great to join him to share some of the things we have learnt working in this space.
To listen to the full episode click here.
]]>They discussed all things football across a range of different levels and how with a greater self-awareness we can all be better as parents and coaches in helping our children and players on their development journeys. We hope you enjoy the interview.
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]]>In just 20 minutes they cut to the root of the matter and discuss how you can try to effectively wear both hats as a parent and a coach.
To listen to the episode click here.
Don’t forget to check out ‘Two Hats’ featuring advice, support and encouragement for all parent coaches including 23 interviews across 14 sports from leading figures in the sporting world.
“It is a great privilege to be part of this project alongside so many leading figures from across the sporting world covering such a wide range of sports. It is certainly enlightening seeing so many similarities across sports in terms of coaching your own child as well as some of the uniqueness that each sporting environment can provide.” Harry Redknapp
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]]>Gordon also share what WWPIS have learnt across their work in a number of different sports across the globe and his hopes for the future in this space.
To listen to the podcast click here.
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- Why it all starts with education and engagement
- The importance in the alignment of philosophies
- Why it’s ok to disagree
Nick has dedicated his life to gymnastics, coaching since the age of 15 and working in both personal and national coaching roles with Team GB, as well as GBR’s World, European and Olympic Medallist, Amy Tinkler.
In 2015, Nick launched Nick Ruddock Gymnastics, and over the years he’s consulted and advised 24 international gymnastics federations, including Japan, Germany, Brazil, France, Romania and the Netherlands, as well as providing keynote addresses, technical support and education services to European Gymnastics.
In addition to his private consultancy work, Nick has educated thousands of coaches worldwide through his live events, online and offline coaching programmes, courses and podcast.
They dig deep into life in football academies discussing the key role that parents have to play and the support that we need to give them as organisations and coaches in order for them to do this role effectively.
They discuss how to get the conversation started on this challenging subject and question how often parents/staff may be working against each other.
Communication is key and they dig into how to establish, maintain and foster excellent communication between each key stakeholder.
To listen to this podcast featuring Gordon and Lee click here.
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