In May 2021, two days after celebrating her 22nd birthday with family and friends our daughter had returned to centralised GB training. …
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Parents in Sport Podcast – ‘A conversation with James Nottingham’
In this episode author, teacher and consultantĀ James Nottingham joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss ‘The Learning Pit’ – understanding how our children learn …
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Creating a positive environmentInjuriesKeeping it in perspectiveLong term athletic developmentSpecialisationTaking the Knocks
A guide for building resilience in young athletes
After suffering an injury in days leading up to the Tokyo Olympics Games, GB Gymnast Alice Kinsella had a rough qualifications day, …
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RELEASED – ‘Managing the aftermath as a parent’
I guess it was inevitable that at some point on the football academy journey that my son would be released. The odds …
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Early success? ā Donāt pack up for Hollywood just yet!
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How do you motivate your children or athletes to attempt difficult challenges as a parent and a coach?
āDo you want to keep riding down the path or shall we turn around and ride back to Mum?ā āI want ride …
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Super Champions, Champions and Almosts
The following infographic based on the research by Collins et al. looks at some of the differences and commonalities of those who …
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Loris Karius – The one thing all parents and coaches should know
The 2018 UEFA Champions League Final will be remembered for two things. Gareth Baleās amazing, instinctive overhead kick, and the mistakes by …
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Top tips to help develop resilient children
Following on from our blog article on ‘Can you teach your child determination?’ we thought that this infographic from believeperform.com gives some …
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How to help children deal with failure?
During any sporting career at any level and in any sport there will hopefully be many high points that can be enjoyed …