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Parents in Sport Podcast

Gordon Maclelland

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 own knowledge and p...

Episodes

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My Sports Parenting Journey - 'A conversation with Ian Whitehouse'

In this episode gymnastics parent Ian Whitehouse joins Gordon Maclelland to discuss his sports parenting journey which has already taken in...

45:43Oct 15, 2026

Sports Parenting in a Digital Age: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Their Child’s Online World – ‘A conversation with Libby Flenley’

In this episode educational consultant and the founder of the 'Sex, Lies and Life Project' Libby Flenley joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss...

46:24Sep 2, 2026

‘Be a Do-It-All, Not a Know-It-All’ – My Sports Parenting Journey – A conversation with Martin Offiah MBE

In this episode rugby league legend and sports parent Martin Offiah joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss aspects of his career, how it has sha...

79:20Aug 3, 2026

From a Muddy Log to the World Stage: Motivation, Doping, and Raising Kids Who Don’t Need to Be You – ‘A conversation with Dwain Chambers’

In this episode Olympian, Coach and Mentor Dwain Chambers joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss his journey from a muddy log to the world stage...

51:48Jul 3, 2026

Supporting Gen Z and Gen Alpha to Thrive in and out of Sport – 'A conversation with Betsy Butterick'

In this episode 'The Coaches' coach' and communication specialist Betsy Butterick joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss ‘Supporting Gen Z and G...

49:18Jun 2, 2026

‘The Real Manosphere'  supporting teenage boys to fulfil their potential both in and out of their sport - 'A conversation with Rick Cooper'

In this episode Leadership and Performance coach Rick Cooper joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss ‘The Real Manosphere' and how we can support...

60:21May 4, 2026

'A conversation with Jack McMillan' - Breathing for junior athletes and how we can best support as sporting parents

In this episode Breathwork Specialist and Performance Coach Jack McMillan joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss breathing for junior athletes a...

50:25Apr 6, 2026

'A conversation with Kate Shilland and Fran Taylor(Performance Canteen)' - How to feed a Young Athlete

In this episode Sports nutritionists Kate Shilland and Fran Taylor and the founders of 'Performance Canteen' join Gordon MacLellan...

40:07Mar 1, 2026

'A conversation with Brad Stulberg' - 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&apos...

41:14Jan 28, 2026

'A conversation with Danny and Kate Cowley' - Working together to support young high performers

In this episode sporting parents Danny and Kate Cowley join Gordon MacLelland to discuss the value of working together as a parent team to s...

51:45Jan 4, 2026

'A conversation with Kristen Cunliffe' - Financial Fitness and helping our young athletes thrive

In this episode Founding Director 'Red Star Education' Kristen Cunliffe joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss Financial Fitness and h...

42:06Oct 3, 2025

'A conversation with Barry Collie' - Developing confidence, self-esteem and self-worth in young athletes

In this episode British Gymnastics National Head Coach and sports parent Barry Collie joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss 'Developing co...

49:41Sep 3, 2025

'A conversation with Elliott Newell' - Supporting the development of mental skills for our young athletes to thrive

In this episode sports psychologist Elliott Newell joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss how as sporting parents we can help support the develo...

53:20Aug 4, 2025

'A conversation with Stephanie Burge' - From devastation to elation - how can we best support our young children released and transitioning out of sporting programmes?

In this episode sports parent and life coach Stephanie Burge joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss 'Deselection, Release and Transition&ap...

54:18Jul 3, 2025

'A conversation with Molly Sacker' - Supporting young high performers and gearing up for Los Angeles 2028

In this episode British Sailing Squad member Molly Sacker joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss her own sporting journey, the lessons she has l...

48:01Jun 2, 2025

'A conversation with Beth Kerr' - 'Technology and Talent' - supporting young people's performance and personal development

In this episode human development and performance consultant Beth Kerr joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss ‘Technology and Talent' and h...

53:22May 2, 2025

'A conversation with Ivi Casagrande' - Creating the best environments and support for young female athletes to thrive

In this episode High Performance Consultant Ivi Casagrande joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss creating the best environments and support for...

55:42Apr 3, 2025

'A conversation with Richard Elliott' - Mental Health and Sport - Supporting Young Athletes'

In this episode Associate Dean at University Campus of Football Business(UCFB) and author Dr. Richard Elliott joins Gordon MacLelland to dis...

48:04Mar 2, 2025

'A conversation with Katie Mobed' -Reflections from a lifetime in sport as an elite performer, a performance psychologist and now a novice sporting parent

In this episode one of the UK's leading performance psychologists Katie Mobed joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss her reflections from a...

43:46Feb 3, 2025

'A conversation with Lewis Moody' - High Performance, Self-Awareness and Sports Parenting

In the first episode of Season 6, former England rugby international and World Cup Winner Lewis Moody joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss hig...

66:00Jan 3, 2025