Parents in Sport Podcast

In this episode Martha Lourey-Bird and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parenting and specifically supporting our daughters and young females in sport. Martha shares her experiences of being a sports parent to two high performing children and the different approaches they take in supporting their son and daughter. She also shares all of her experience from working across a range of amazing project...

In this episode Mark Maguire and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parenting, blogging, writing books and Mark shares his experience of being a sports parent to a son who has just recently signed for the Pittsburgh Pirates MLB franchise. In a fascinating and unique episode Mark charts his journey as a parent from his early days as a sports parent, his time being a parent coach, acknowledging his mi...

In this episode Jacqui Agyepong and Gordon MacLelland discuss Jacqui's athletic career, her coaching journey and her experiences of coaching her own daughter. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The importance of role models including older siblings Treating every child as an individual Evolving as a coach, learning on the go and recognising that coaching goes way beyon...

In this episode Jo Davies and Jurgen van Leeuwen join Gordon MacLelland to discuss sports parenting and coaching your own children. Drawing on their vast experience in the world of badminton as Olympians, coaches and now parents to England Badminton internationals Ethan and Estelle, they share many pearls of wisdom, portraying a very honest and humorous reflection of their very unique situation. D...

In this episode author, educator and mindset coach Steve Sallis and CEO WWPIS Gordon MacLelland discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of life in football academies exploring the process based on their own experiences through a range of different lenses. They share their thoughts around their life in football and education, what they have learnt, what they have reflected on and what some of the pr...

In this episode Tim Wigmore and Gordon MacLelland discuss Tim's latest book 'The Best - how elite athletes are made.' Tim shares a fascinating insight into his research for the book, sharing stories from the amazing environments he  encountered and the interviews that he carried out. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The success of younger siblings The impor...

In this episode Cath Bishop(Olympian, Author, Diplomat and Leadership Coach) and Gordon MacLelland discuss Cath's latest book 'The Long Win.' Cath shares a fascinating insight into her early childhood in sport, her Olympic journey, life as a diplomat and her current work as a leadership coach. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Winning and what it means to so...

In this episode Zak Jones (GB and England Hockey Men's Assistant Coach) and Gordon MacLelland discuss coaching your own children.  Zak shares many of his personal experiences from his own career, his life in coaching and education and his early experiences of coaching his own young children. He shares a fascinating insight into the world of being a parent and as a high performance coach himse...

In this episode Gavin Grenville-Wood and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parenting, the unique challenges that it provides as well as some elements around coaching and the importance of building positive relationships between coaches and parents. Being the father of a professional golfer Gavin shares amazing insight into his journey with real life stories delivered with a good dose of realism and...

In this episode Gail Emms and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parenting and the unique challenges that it provides.  Gail provides plenty of humour as well as being very honest about her her own incredible sporting journey. They both share what they have learnt so far, acknowledging how difficult the role is and provide some golden advice for all sports parents. During the conversation they discu...

In this episode Len Busch and Gordon MacLelland discuss coaching your own children.  Len shares many of his personal experiences from his basketball career, his transition into coaching and ultimately his own experiences of coaching all of his daughters. He shares a fascinating insight into the world of being a parent and coach to a high performance athlete and his personal experiences of coaching...

In this episode Kevin Mannion and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parents and the role of clubs and coaches in helping to support parents through their sporting journey.  They discuss the importance of running an effective parental engagement programme and provide some support and advice for organisations, coaches and parents. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The importa...

In this episode Andrew Guy and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parenting, the ups and downs of the journey and Andrews shares his own experiences as a parent to his two sons including GB and Olympic swimmer James. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The importance of protecting family time Life in lockdown and the cancellation of the Olympics Ensuring our children try a var...

In this episode Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parents and the role of clubs and coaches in helping to support parents through their sporting journey. They share what they have learnt so far, acknowledging how difficult the role is and provide some support and guidance for all sports parents. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The challenges of...

In this episode Liz McColgan and Gordon MacLelland discuss coaching your own children.  Liz shares many of her personal experiences from her running career, her transition into coaching and ultimately her own experiences on the coaching journey. She shares a fascinating insight into the world of being a parent and coach to a high performance athlete and her personal experiences of coaching her own...

In this episode Scott Hann and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parents and the role of clubs and coaches in helping to support parents through their sporting journey.  They discuss the importance of running an effective parental engagement programme and provide some support and advice for organisations, coaches and parents. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: The challenges...

In this episode Denise Lewis and Gordon MacLelland discuss the sports parenting journey based on their own personal experiences.  They share what they have learnt so far, acknowledging how difficult the role is and provide some golden advice for all sports parents. During the conversation they discuss amongst other things: Not overloading our children with too much information Creating an environm...