Working with Parents in Sport

'THE COMPLETE PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME' (Supporting organisations, coaches, parents and children to work effectively together to help young people fulfil their potential both in and out of sport.) Check out our latest video and brochures for NGB's, Sporting Organisations, Clubs and Schools. parentsinsport.co.uk/bespoke-servic…

NEW PARENTS IN SPORT PODCAST - 'HOW TO FEED A YOUNG ATHLETE' In this episode Sports nutritionists Kate Shilland and Fran Taylor and the founders of ‘Performance Canteen’ join Gordon MacLelland to discuss supporting young athletes through proper nutrition. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Challenges like misinformation and the need for clear communication Progress and not perfection in building small, sustainable changes that fit around real family life The dangers of fad diets such as bulking and cutting, advocating for simple, consistent nutrition practices Nutrition being vital for growth, health, and performance The importance of teaching children cooking skills to empower them and improve their dietary habits The emotional side of feeding young athletes and the pressure and challenges parents face ‘How to Feed a Young Athlete’ – why Kate and Fran wrote their new book parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/03/01/par…

NEW PARENTS IN SPORT PODCAST - 'HOW TO FEED A YOUNG ATHLETE' In this episode Sports nutritionists Kate Shilland and Fran Taylor and the founders of ‘Performance Canteen’ join Gordon MacLelland to discuss supporting young athletes through proper nutrition. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Challenges like misinformation and the need for clear communication Progress and not perfection in building small, sustainable changes that fit around real family life The dangers of fad diets such as bulking and cutting, advocating for simple, consistent nutrition practices Nutrition being vital for growth, health, and performance The importance of teaching children cooking skills to empower them and improve their dietary habits The emotional side of feeding young athletes and the pressure and challenges parents face ‘How to Feed a Young Athlete’ – why Kate and Fran wrote their new book parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/03/01/par…

An enjoyable week of both live and virtual delivery here at WWPIS with both myself and Sarah Murray delivering sessions across a range of sports. Great to work with coaches and programme managers at British Sailing Clubs and to deliver our final session of the year with Warwickshire County Cricket Club parents, which has been a resounding success with so much positive feedback from parents. Our 'Fast Cars; Poor Brakes - Sports Parenting the Teenage Brain' session is becoming increasingly popular and Sarah was at Southampton FC delivering this session to parents this week along with a virtual session with Camden Swiss Cottage Swimming Club. Our work and partnership with League Football Education continues to have such a huge impact and it was great to be back delivering with both Lincoln City and Bradford City this week. There has been so much progress in this space in recent seasons and credit to the clubs, player care officers, coaches and Heads of Education who in many environments are placing a real value on this piece of work. And last but not least we delivered for the first time to parents at Colwyn Bay Athletics Club - a testament to how far this work is spreading but more importantly for us here that it remains affordable to those who wish to engage and benefit their communities.

BLOG - 'How to fuel around Game Days, Tournaments, and Busy Schedules' Game days and tournament weekends can make nutrition feel a bit chaotic. Early starts, travel, nerves, back-to-back games/races, often with only short breaks in between, can lead to skipped meals and inadequate fuelling, at a time when fuelling needs are greatest. parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/02/09/how…

IT'S HAPPENING! 'How to Feed a Young Athlete' is officially out and heading to your doors! The handbook every sports parent needs, practical, jargon-free and designed for real life. Featurning interviews with high performing young athletes and their families. Get your copy below: parentsinsport.co.uk/product/how-to… #HowToFeedAYoungAthlete #ParentsInSport #SportsNutrition

NEW PARENTS IN SPORT PODCAST - 'HOW TO FEED A YOUNG ATHLETE' In this episode Sports nutritionists Kate Shilland and Fran Taylor and the founders of ‘Performance Canteen’ join Gordon MacLelland to discuss supporting young athletes through proper nutrition. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Challenges like misinformation and the need for clear communication Progress and not perfection in building small, sustainable changes that fit around real family life The dangers of fad diets such as bulking and cutting, advocating for simple, consistent nutrition practices Nutrition being vital for growth, health, and performance The importance of teaching children cooking skills to empower them and improve their dietary habits The emotional side of feeding young athletes and the pressure and challenges parents face ‘How to Feed a Young Athlete’ – why Kate and Fran wrote their new book parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/03/01/par…

BLOG - 'How to fuel around Game Days, Tournaments, and Busy Schedules' Game days and tournament weekends can make nutrition feel a bit chaotic. Early starts, travel, nerves, back-to-back games/races, often with only short breaks in between, can lead to skipped meals and inadequate fuelling, at a time when fuelling needs are greatest. parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/02/09/how…

BLOG - 'How to fuel around Game Days, Tournaments, and Busy Schedules' Game days and tournament weekends can make nutrition feel a bit chaotic. Early starts, travel, nerves, back-to-back games/races, often with only short breaks in between, can lead to skipped meals and inadequate fuelling, at a time when fuelling needs are greatest. parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/02/09/how…

BLOG - 'Daring to try, fail and try again' Errors are not only inevitable but also necessary. Exploring the problem space requires seeing what works and what doesn’t. To use the analogy of the game battleships, the ‘hits’ provide important information but so do the ‘misses'. parentsinsport.co.uk/2024/07/24/dar…

'Last chance to pre-order before we launch' We launch in just days — and if you haven't pre-ordered your copy of 'How to Feed a Young Athlete' yet, now is the time. We wrote this book because we believe nutrition is sport's unsung hero and too many talented young athletes are being held back not by their training, but by what's (or isn't) on their plate. Whether your child is a weekend footballer or a competitive swimmer, what they eat directly impacts: •Their energy levels at training and on match day •How well they recover both physically and mentally •Their mood, focus and growth •Their long-term health and relationship with food This book gives you the knowledge, confidence, and tools to make a real difference without turning your kitchen into a science laboratory or a war zone with your kids. SECURE YOUR COPY TODAY parentsinsport.co.uk/product/how-to…

NEW PARENTS IN SPORT PODCAST - 'HOW TO FEED A YOUNG ATHLETE' In this episode Sports nutritionists Kate Shilland and Fran Taylor and the founders of ‘Performance Canteen’ join Gordon MacLelland to discuss supporting young athletes through proper nutrition. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Challenges like misinformation and the need for clear communication Progress and not perfection in building small, sustainable changes that fit around real family life The dangers of fad diets such as bulking and cutting, advocating for simple, consistent nutrition practices Nutrition being vital for growth, health, and performance The importance of teaching children cooking skills to empower them and improve their dietary habits The emotional side of feeding young athletes and the pressure and challenges parents face ‘How to Feed a Young Athlete’ – why Kate and Fran wrote their new book parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/03/01/par…

WWPIS Hit List – ‘Sporting films, books, autobiographies and documentaries’ Recently, we asked the following question to the WWPIS Community. What is your favourite sporting film? What is your favourite sporting book? What is your favourite sporting autobiography? What is your favourite sporting documentary? The response was incredible and we have created a list below for all of you to work your way through and share with other people. Obviously check the age ratings of the films and documentaries if you are watching with your children. All of the below can act as a real inspiration for you and your young people, whilst helping us as parents to instigate and shape powerful conversations and also provide a wider understanding of the sporting journey and landscape. parentsinsport.co.uk/2023/06/03/spo…

BLOG - 'A parent’s guide to championing positive body image with our sporting children' Communication, well-being, a food-first approach, flexible uniforms and kit along with culture all play their part...... parentsinsport.co.uk/2022/06/16/a-p…

'Last chance to pre-order before we launch' We launch in just days — and if you haven't pre-ordered your copy of 'How to Feed a Young Athlete' yet, now is the time. We wrote this book because we believe nutrition is sport's unsung hero and too many talented young athletes are being held back not by their training, but by what's (or isn't) on their plate. Whether your child is a weekend footballer or a competitive swimmer, what they eat directly impacts: •Their energy levels at training and on match day •How well they recover both physically and mentally •Their mood, focus and growth •Their long-term health and relationship with food This book gives you the knowledge, confidence, and tools to make a real difference without turning your kitchen into a science laboratory or a war zone with your kids. SECURE YOUR COPY TODAY parentsinsport.co.uk/product/how-to…

'THE 7 DAY COUNTDOWN IS ON' We have just heard that printed copies of our new book 'How to Feed a Young Athlete' will be with us on the 19th March and will be immediately dispatched to those who have already ordered. If you haven't pre-ordered your copy yet, now is the time. This handbook was written for every sports parent who has ever wondered if they're getting the nutrition piece right. Short answer: with this book, you will be. It is built from thousands of conversations with parents of young athletes. We’ve listened to all their questions, challenges, frustrations and wins and created a toolkit. You’ll find practical answers and actionable solutions to the nutrition challenges every parent faces, complete with interviews with parents of elite level young athletes and exercises to try. Talent and training absolutely matter, but what children eat directly impacts their energy, recovery, mood, development and performance, whether they’re on the field, in the classroom, or at home. Nutrition really is sport’s unsung hero, and this toolkit is part of our mission to change that. Featuring unique insights and nutritional tips from parents of high performing athletes. To order your copy today click here: parentsinsport.co.uk/.../how-to-fee…

A privilege to join you all once again. Incredible turnout and interactions from the group.

NEW PARENTS IN SPORT PODCAST - 'HOW TO FEED A YOUNG ATHLETE' In this episode Sports nutritionists Kate Shilland and Fran Taylor and the founders of ‘Performance Canteen’ join Gordon MacLelland to discuss supporting young athletes through proper nutrition. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Challenges like misinformation and the need for clear communication Progress and not perfection in building small, sustainable changes that fit around real family life The dangers of fad diets such as bulking and cutting, advocating for simple, consistent nutrition practices Nutrition being vital for growth, health, and performance The importance of teaching children cooking skills to empower them and improve their dietary habits The emotional side of feeding young athletes and the pressure and challenges parents face ‘How to Feed a Young Athlete’ – why Kate and Fran wrote their new book parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/03/01/par…

BLOG - 'Daring to try, fail and try again' Errors are not only inevitable but also necessary. Exploring the problem space requires seeing what works and what doesn’t. To use the analogy of the game battleships, the ‘hits’ provide important information but so do the ‘misses'. parentsinsport.co.uk/2024/07/24/dar…

'Last chance to pre-order before we launch' We launch in just days — and if you haven't pre-ordered your copy of 'How to Feed a Young Athlete' yet, now is the time. We wrote this book because we believe nutrition is sport's unsung hero and too many talented young athletes are being held back not by their training, but by what's (or isn't) on their plate. Whether your child is a weekend footballer or a competitive swimmer, what they eat directly impacts: •Their energy levels at training and on match day •How well they recover both physically and mentally •Their mood, focus and growth •Their long-term health and relationship with food This book gives you the knowledge, confidence, and tools to make a real difference without turning your kitchen into a science laboratory or a war zone with your kids. SECURE YOUR COPY TODAY parentsinsport.co.uk/product/how-to…

WWPIS Hit List – ‘Sporting films, books, autobiographies and documentaries’ Recently, we asked the following question to the WWPIS Community. What is your favourite sporting film? What is your favourite sporting book? What is your favourite sporting autobiography? What is your favourite sporting documentary? The response was incredible and we have created a list below for all of you to work your way through and share with other people. Obviously check the age ratings of the films and documentaries if you are watching with your children. All of the below can act as a real inspiration for you and your young people, whilst helping us as parents to instigate and shape powerful conversations and also provide a wider understanding of the sporting journey and landscape. parentsinsport.co.uk/2023/06/03/spo…