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…

Have you got your copy yet? “How to Feed A Young Athlete: a parents’ handbook – a comprehensive, practical and easy to read guide answering the most common questions every families ask, including: How much is enough? What should they eat before training? What about supplements? Managing fussy eaters who train intensively Warning signs your athlete isn’t eating enough The book also features interviews and nutritional tips from sporting parents of youth athletes across a range of performance pathways. @performance canteen parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/02/06/new…

PARENTS IN SPORT PODCAST - ‘THE REAL MANOSPHERE' 'Supporting teenage boys to fulfil their potential both in and out of their sport' An incredibly real dialogue between Rick Copper and Gordon MacLelland on one of today's hottest topics including: Moving past ‘Manosphere’ headlines The important distinction between ‘fitting in’ and ‘belonging’ Filling the connection void – being seen, valued and heard The importance of strong and effective role modelling Agreements over expectations Strategies for sporting parents to try and implement immediately to support their teenage sons Everybody’s role in providing emotionally intelligent leadership that teenage boys need to navigate the modern world parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/05/04/par…

'The Best Priced Annual Membership for Sporting Parents' The WWPIS Members Area is used by sporting teams all over the world from grassroots level to international teams. In the ‘Members Area’ you will find three different sections designed to support clubs, parents, coaches and athletes. For sporting parents it provides information, support, resources and knowledge that will help in providing an amazing environment for young athletes. A lot of this material has never been made available to parents and coaches before unless they are playing at elite level or playing professionally in the world of sport. Get your membership today. parentsinsport.co.uk/membership-joi…

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR JOINS THE PARENT IN SPORT PODCAST - BRAD STULBERG 'The Way of Excellence' Brad Stulberg joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss his new book ‘The Way of Excellence’ which explores what sustainable excellence really looks like and what it potentially means for us all in supporting young athletes. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Building excellence through rhythm and balance The dangers of outcome obsession Supporting our young people to build and maintain a ‘stable sense of self’ Helping our young people build confidence through effective preparation The importance of discomfort for growth but not chaos Helping young people interpret failure as information, not a final verdict Creating support systems and environments full of clarity and consistency that help develop resilience and self-awareness parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/01/28/par… @brad stulberg

NEW BLOG FOR MEMBERS - 'Do you really know the answer?' When you sit in some youth sport environments it is easy to get confused by all the jargon and opinions being shared around you. In these spaces you may find yourself sharing information while also trying to take on board a lot and learn about your child’s sport and how to do the best thing for them. parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/04/22/do-…

PARENTS IN SPORT PODCAST - ‘THE REAL MANOSPHERE' 'Supporting teenage boys to fulfil their potential both in and out of their sport' An incredibly real dialogue between Rick Copper and Gordon MacLelland on one of today's hottest topics including: Moving past ‘Manosphere’ headlines The important distinction between ‘fitting in’ and ‘belonging’ Filling the connection void – being seen, valued and heard The importance of strong and effective role modelling Agreements over expectations Strategies for sporting parents to try and implement immediately to support their teenage sons Everybody’s role in providing emotionally intelligent leadership that teenage boys need to navigate the modern world parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/05/04/par…

Have you got your copy yet? “How to Feed A Young Athlete: a parents’ handbook – a comprehensive, practical and easy to read guide answering the most common questions every families ask, including: How much is enough? What should they eat before training? What about supplements? Managing fussy eaters who train intensively Warning signs your athlete isn’t eating enough The book also features interviews and nutritional tips from sporting parents of youth athletes across a range of performance pathways. @performance canteen parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/02/06/new…

NEW BLOG FOR MEMBERS - 'Do you really know the answer?' When you sit in some youth sport environments it is easy to get confused by all the jargon and opinions being shared around you. In these spaces you may find yourself sharing information while also trying to take on board a lot and learn about your child’s sport and how to do the best thing for them. parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/04/22/do-…

VIDEO - 'How can you help your child prepare for their big sports event?' This great little video gives you some useful tips in helping you prepare your child for their big tournament or competition on the horizon…. parentsinsport.co.uk/2018/07/17/how…

A really enjoyable day at the Sunderland Aquatic Centre working with @asanortheast Region coaches and parents as part of the Northumberland and Durham Swimming Development Camp. An enlightening session with coaches 'chewing the fat' over the real life challenges that they face and working together to find some practical solutions whilst we were thrilled with the attendance, interactions and feedback from the parents session.

PARENTS IN SPORT PODCAST - 'The Way of Excellence' In this episode best selling author and coach Brad Stulberg joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss his new book ‘The Way of Excellence’ which explores what sustainable excellence really looks like and what it potentially means for us all in supporting young athletes. parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/01/28/par…

NEW FOR MEMBERS - 'Do you know the answer?' When you sit in some youth sport environments it is easy to get confused by all the jargon and opinions being shared around you. In these spaces you may find yourself sharing information while also trying to take on board a lot and learn about your child’s sport and how to do the best thing for them. Here are some things for you to reflect on as a starting point..... parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/04/22/do-…

New Parents In Sport Podcast - 'THE REAL MANOSPHERE' In this episode Leadership and Performance coach Rick Cooper joined Gordon MacLelland to discuss ‘The Real Manosphere' and how we can support teenage boys to fulfil their potential both in and out of their sport. During the conversation they discussed amongst other things: Moving past 'Manosphere' headlines The important distinction between 'fitting in' and 'belonging' Filling the connection void - being seen, valued and heard The importance of strong and effective role modelling Agreements over expectations Strategies for sporting parents to try and implement immediately to support their teenage sons Everybody's role in providing emotionally intelligent leadership that teenage boys need to navigate the modern world parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/05/04/par…

'What motivates your child to play sport?' Have you ever asked them the question? Are you on the same page as them? A growing body of research is showing that it is not so much the quantity of motivation that matters, but rather the quality of motivation. In other words, not all motivation is equal, and some types are better for our children’s wellbeing than others. parentsinsport.co.uk/2019/02/07/wha…

Coaching your own child is one of the most unique experiences in sport. 👨‍👧 The highs are incredible. But the challenges? They're real too. Two Hats is written for every parent who's ever had to switch between 'Mum' or 'Dad' mode and 'Coach' mode, sometimes in the same moment. With unique insights from 23 of sport's leading figures across 14 sports — including Harry Redknapp, Michael Vaughan, and Liz McColgan — this £8.99 book is packed with tips and strategies to make the whole experience a positive one for you, your child, and your family. 🔗 Order your copy now at parentsinsport.co.uk/product/two-ha… #ParentsInSport #YouthSport #SportParenting #TwoHats #Coaching #SportsParent

PARENTS IN SPORT PODCAST - 'The Way of Excellence' In this episode best selling author and coach Brad Stulberg joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss his new book ‘The Way of Excellence’ which explores what sustainable excellence really looks like and what it potentially means for us all in supporting young athletes. parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/01/28/par…

'My child is always tired, hungry (or both!)' A lot of kids normalise feeling tired and think it’s just part of sport. BUT, when you’re young, healthy and athletic, tiredness shouldn’t be your default setting. Just because it’s common, doesn’t mean it’s ok. If your child is always tired, hungry, achy or struggling to recover, nutrition is often a big part of the picture. When feeding young athletes, nutrition doesn’t have to be perfect but it does have to be intentional. If you would like some more help with understanding the signs of under fuelling and knowing how to fill the gaps for your child, check out our book for sports parents. @performance canteen parentsinsport.co.uk/product/how-to…

'Schools Programmes Flourishing at WWPIS' The last few years has seen a steady growth working across a number of school environments providing workshops and webinars for a range of leadership, staff, coaches and parents. Also included as part of some of these programmes has been access to a customised WWPIS platform for all parents and coaches. Sustainable annual programmes and building real relationships on the ground, whilst working within the context of that school have been the hallmark of the best work to date. We are not a 'one hit wonder type of organisation' or interested in providing mass education that lacks connection specifically to those who are part of a specific sporting community. Following our talks at the PADSIS Conference: The Professional Association of Directors of Sport in Independent Schools in March, we have been inundated with requests for the end of this academic year and for next year. If you like what you see above and would like to find out more about our work in schools then please email workingwithparentsinsport@gmail.com to request our latest schools brochure.

Coaching your own child is one of the most unique experiences in sport. 👨‍👧 The highs are incredible. But the challenges? They're real too. Two Hats is written for every parent who's ever had to switch between 'Mum' or 'Dad' mode and 'Coach' mode, sometimes in the same moment. With unique insights from 23 of sport's leading figures across 14 sports — including Harry Redknapp, Michael Vaughan, and Liz McColgan — this £8.99 book is packed with tips and strategies to make the whole experience a positive one for you, your child, and your family. 🔗 Order your copy now at parentsinsport.co.uk/product/two-ha… #ParentsInSport #YouthSport #SportParenting #TwoHats #Coaching #SportsParent

NEW FOR MEMBERS - 'Do you know the answer?' When you sit in some youth sport environments it is easy to get confused by all the jargon and opinions being shared around you. In these spaces you may find yourself sharing information while also trying to take on board a lot and learn about your child’s sport and how to do the best thing for them. Here are some things for you to reflect on as a starting point..... parentsinsport.co.uk/2026/04/22/do-…