Parents in Sport Podcast

Gordon Maclelland
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Parents in Sport Podcast Podcast

This monthly podcast covers a wide range of topics helping to bring a greater understanding of the world of youth sport. We have an amazing lineup of guests sharing their knowledge and personal experiences including world leading authors, olympians, professional athletes and coaches, sports psychologists and industry experts.From topics on sports parenting, effectively managing match-day and competition, developing resilience in young people, running effective parental engagement programmes and the good, the bad and ugly of football academies, there is something for everyone.

  1. 'A conversation with Lewis Hatchett' - The positives and perils of perfectionism

    1 SEPT

    'A conversation with Lewis Hatchett' - The positives and perils of perfectionism

    In this episode mindset/performance coach and former professional cricketer Lewis Hatchett joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss the positives and perils of perfectionism and what we should be looking out for in helping to support our young performers.During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:Lewis' own personal battles with perfectionism throughout his careerWhy not all elements of perfectionism are bad when it comes to performanceSpotting the signs of perfectionist tendencies i...

    53 min
  2. 'A conversation with Chris Shambrook' - The Olympic Games, High Performance and Supporting Young Athletes

    1 AUG

    'A conversation with Chris Shambrook' - The Olympic Games, High Performance and Supporting Young Athletes

    In this 'Olympic Special' sports psychology consultant, speaker and author Chris Shambrook joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss the Olympic Games, High Performance and Supporting Young Athletes.During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:Chris' reflections on his Olympic Journey supporting world class performersLife behind the scenes of high performing teamsBeing curious about the information we hear as sports parentsStrategies for helping to support young high performersRecognisi...

    48 min
  3. 'A conversation with Dr Alison Maitland and Jenna Ashford' - Drop the Struggle

    3 JUL

    'A conversation with Dr Alison Maitland and Jenna Ashford' - Drop the Struggle

    In this episode Dr.Alison Maitland and Jenna Ashford join Gordon MacLelland to discuss their book 'Drop the Struggle' and how understanding their approach of using 'Acceptance and Commitment Therapy' may help us as sporting parents to help support our young people to fulfil their potential both in and out of their sport.During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:The writing of 'Drop the Struggle' and the motivations behind writing the bookNot falling into the trap of a one size...

    46 min
  4. 'A conversation with Rebecca Levett' - Supporting a healthy identity in our sporting children

    29 MAY

    'A conversation with Rebecca Levett' - Supporting a healthy identity in our sporting children

    In this episode Sport and Performance Psychologist in Elite Sport Rebecca Levett joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss supporting a healthy identity in our sporting children.We all want our children to have the opportunity to explore various identities and learn that their sense of worth can come from different areas and that many skills and strengths are valued not just those associated with ‘achieving success’.During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:Identity and how we define...

    47 min
  5. 'A conversation with Graham Turner' - The Young Athletes' Perspective

    24 APR

    'A conversation with Graham Turner' - The Young Athletes' Perspective

    In this episode Australian Institute of Sport Athlete Development Senior Lead Graham Turner joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss his latest book 'The Young Athlete's Perspective.'This book features six stories told by young athletes about their talent development experiences in sport. Each young athlete tells a personal story. They describe their own individual set of circumstances and provide a personal perspective that has been shaped by living in contemporary times.These unique stories are s...

    49 min
  6. 'A conversation with Tom Kitchin' - High Performance and Sports Parenting

    1 APR

    'A conversation with Tom Kitchin' - High Performance and Sports Parenting

    In this episode Michelin starred chef and sports parent Tom Kitchin joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss high performance and sports parenting. Tom has lived experience as a parent going through the football academy journey and it was great to discuss how his own working life in high performance has influenced his ongoing approach with his four children.During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:The realities and complexities of being a sport parentKeeping as balanced as possible...

    45 min
  7. 'A conversation with Catherine Baker' - Sports Parenting - The realities of the role

    4 MAR

    'A conversation with Catherine Baker' - Sports Parenting - The realities of the role

    In this episode author and sports parent Catherine Baker joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss being a sports parent and the complexities of the role based on her experiences of parenting three sporting children, one of whom is currently involved in professional rugby.During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:The realities of being a sports parentLearning on the job and navigating the role of a sports parentThinking about our communication, our language and the messages we give o...

    41 min
  8. 'A conversation with John O'Sullivan' - Being a champion teammate and supporting our children in this role

    31 JAN

    'A conversation with John O'Sullivan' - Being a champion teammate and supporting our children in this role

    In this episode author and founder of 'The Changing the Game Project' joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss being a champion teammate, what that actually means and how we as parents can support our children to fulfil this role.During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:The importance of being a teammate in life, not just in sportHow we all need to learn to connect, compete and leadMaking the choice to be a 'Champion Teammate'Recognising the strengths and weaknesses of yourself and...

    41 min
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About

This monthly podcast covers a wide range of topics helping to bring a greater understanding of the world of youth sport. We have an amazing lineup of guests sharing their knowledge and personal experiences including world leading authors, olympians, professional athletes and coaches, sports psychologists and industry experts.From topics on sports parenting, effectively managing match-day and competition, developing resilience in young people, running effective parental engagement programmes and the good, the bad and ugly of football academies, there is something for everyone.

Information

  • Creator
    Gordon Maclelland
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Parents in Sport Podcast
  • Show Website
    Parents in Sport Podcast

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