_WWPIS's profile picture. ‘Working with Parents in Sport’ supports organisations, coaches and parents in working together to provide children with the best possible sporting experiences.

Working with Parents in Sport

@_WWPIS

‘Working with Parents in Sport’ supports organisations, coaches and parents in working together to provide children with the best possible sporting experiences.

Pinned

'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,…


'Early Christmas Shopping Ideas for your budding young sportspeople' Get ahead with your Christmas Shopping and check out the incredible range of books for young children in the 'Our Sporting Journey' range. parentsinsport.co.uk/shop-2/our-spo…


Parents in Sport Podcast - 'A conversation with Lewis Moody' In this episode former England rugby international and World Cup Winner Lewis Moody joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss high performance, sports parenting and some of the things he has learnt and reflected on through a…

_WWPIS's tweet image. Parents in Sport Podcast - 'A conversation with Lewis Moody'

In this episode former England rugby international and World Cup Winner Lewis Moody joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss high performance, sports parenting and some of the things he has learnt and reflected on through a…

BLOG - 'How to win at transition when your child feels they have lost everything' In May 2021, two days after celebrating her 22nd birthday with family and friends our daughter had returned to centralised GB training. The pre-Olympic selection phase was approaching, physical…

_WWPIS's tweet image. BLOG - 'How to win at transition when your child feels they have lost everything'

In May 2021, two days after celebrating her 22nd birthday with family and friends our daughter had returned to centralised GB training. The pre-Olympic selection phase was approaching, physical…

Sports Parent Conversation Starters 2: Moby – ‘Are you lost in the world like me?’ This is a tough watch as a parent. However, this is one of those challenging conversations we probably need to have with our young athletes as they look to navigate the modern world and the…

_WWPIS's tweet image. Sports Parent Conversation Starters 2: Moby – ‘Are you lost in the world like me?’ 

This is a tough watch as a parent. However, this is one of those challenging conversations we probably need to have with our young athletes as they look to navigate the modern world and the…

BLOG - Are there things about “Modern Day Sports Parenting” that you think people will later regret? During some time spent working in the US this summer I was reading an article in the national press that said, ‘modern day parents are raising the softest, most entitled…

_WWPIS's tweet image. BLOG - Are there things about “Modern Day Sports Parenting” that you think people will later regret? 

During some time spent working in the US this summer I was reading an article in the national press that said, ‘modern day parents are raising the softest, most entitled…

Early Christmas Shopping - 'Two Hats' - supporting the role of a parent-coach Christmas Ideas for the 'Parent-Coach' in your life? Not just the coach but also the parent who not only coaches other children but also has to navigate having their own child in the team as…


One of the real joys of our current work has been the huge increase in audiences attending both live and virtual sessions. Another 500 families engaged this week across a range of age groups and sports including 150 @BathRugby Pathway Parents on Wednesday evening, a fantastic…

_WWPIS's tweet image. One of the real joys of our current work has been the huge increase in audiences attending both live and virtual sessions.

Another 500 families engaged this week across a range of age groups and sports including 150 @BathRugby  Pathway Parents on Wednesday evening, a fantastic…

Sports Parent Conversation Starters 3: ‘How do Lobsters grow?’ One of the most challenging things for sporting parents is supporting our kids through challenging times, it is far from easy. Dr. Abraham Twerski talks about responding to stress and fear using Lobsters as the…

_WWPIS's tweet image. Sports Parent Conversation Starters 3: ‘How do Lobsters grow?’ 

One of the most challenging things for sporting parents is supporting our kids through challenging times, it is far from easy.

Dr. Abraham Twerski talks about responding to stress and fear using Lobsters as the…

Join a combination of over 100 national sporting organisations, performance pathways, clubs and schools currently working with us in the 'Parental Engagement Space' 2026 is going to be the biggest year to date in terms of live and virtual delivery and with a whole host of…

_WWPIS's tweet image. Join a combination of over 100 national sporting organisations, performance pathways, clubs and schools currently working with us in the 'Parental Engagement Space'

2026 is going to be the biggest year to date in terms of live and virtual delivery and with a whole host of…

Parents in Sport Podcast – ‘A conversation with Dr. Kate Hays’ In this episode Head of Women’s Psychology at the Football Association Dr. Kate Hays joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss life with the Lionesses and supporting and inspiring young girls to a life in sport.…

_WWPIS's tweet image. Parents in Sport Podcast – ‘A conversation with Dr. Kate Hays’ 

In this episode Head of Women’s Psychology at the Football Association Dr. Kate Hays joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss life with the Lionesses and supporting and inspiring young girls to a life in sport.…

Sports Parent Conversation Starters 1: The careful balance of ‘wanting not needing it’ – Jemima Montag This video is standing the test of time and I encourage sports parents to watch this video with all the budding young athletes in your life..... parentsinsport.co.uk/2025/10/07/the…

_WWPIS's tweet image. Sports Parent Conversation Starters 1: The careful balance of ‘wanting not needing it’ – Jemima Montag 
This video is standing the test of time and I encourage sports parents to watch this video with all the budding young athletes in your life.....
parentsinsport.co.uk/2025/10/07/the…

PARENTS IN SPORT PODCAST IN 2025 Season Six of the Parents in Sport Podcast drew to a close last month with our 60th episode and we are excited to announce that Season Seven will be kicking off in January 2026 with a stellar line up of guests. Throughout 2025 we discussed a…

_WWPIS's tweet image. PARENTS IN SPORT PODCAST IN 2025

Season Six of the Parents in Sport Podcast drew to a close last month with our 60th episode and we are excited to announce that Season Seven will be kicking off in January 2026 with a stellar line up of guests.

Throughout 2025 we discussed a…

'Early Christmas Shopping Ideas for your budding young sportspeople' Get ahead with your Christmas Shopping and check out the incredible range of books for young children in the 'Our Sporting Journey' range. parentsinsport.co.uk/shop-2/our-spo…


Parents in Sport Podcast - 'A conversation with Lewis Moody' In this episode former England rugby international and World Cup Winner Lewis Moody joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss high performance, sports parenting and some of the things he has learnt and reflected on through a…

_WWPIS's tweet image. Parents in Sport Podcast - 'A conversation with Lewis Moody'

In this episode former England rugby international and World Cup Winner Lewis Moody joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss high performance, sports parenting and some of the things he has learnt and reflected on through a…

BLOG - 'How to win at transition when your child feels they have lost everything' In May 2021, two days after celebrating her 22nd birthday with family and friends our daughter had returned to centralised GB training. The pre-Olympic selection phase was approaching, physical…

_WWPIS's tweet image. BLOG - 'How to win at transition when your child feels they have lost everything'

In May 2021, two days after celebrating her 22nd birthday with family and friends our daughter had returned to centralised GB training. The pre-Olympic selection phase was approaching, physical…

BLOG - Are there things about “Modern Day Sports Parenting” that you think people will later regret? During some time spent working in the US this summer I was reading an article in the national press that said, ‘modern day parents are raising the softest, most entitled…

_WWPIS's tweet image. BLOG - Are there things about “Modern Day Sports Parenting” that you think people will later regret? 

During some time spent working in the US this summer I was reading an article in the national press that said, ‘modern day parents are raising the softest, most entitled…

Sports Parent Conversation Starters 2: Moby – ‘Are you lost in the world like me?’ This is a tough watch as a parent. However, this is one of those challenging conversations we probably need to have with our young athletes as they look to navigate the modern world and the…

_WWPIS's tweet image. Sports Parent Conversation Starters 2: Moby – ‘Are you lost in the world like me?’ 

This is a tough watch as a parent. However, this is one of those challenging conversations we probably need to have with our young athletes as they look to navigate the modern world and the…

Sports Parent Conversation Starters 3: ‘How do Lobsters grow?’ One of the most challenging things for sporting parents is supporting our kids through challenging times, it is far from easy. Dr. Abraham Twerski talks about responding to stress and fear using Lobsters as the…

_WWPIS's tweet image. Sports Parent Conversation Starters 3: ‘How do Lobsters grow?’ 

One of the most challenging things for sporting parents is supporting our kids through challenging times, it is far from easy.

Dr. Abraham Twerski talks about responding to stress and fear using Lobsters as the…

Early Christmas Shopping - 'Two Hats' - supporting the role of a parent-coach Christmas Ideas for the 'Parent-Coach' in your life? Not just the coach but also the parent who not only coaches other children but also has to navigate having their own child in the team as…


'Early Christmas Shopping Ideas for your budding young sportspeople' Get ahead with your Christmas Shopping and check out the incredible range of books for young children in the 'Our Sporting Journey' range. parentsinsport.co.uk/shop-2/our-spo…


Loading...

Something went wrong.


Something went wrong.