Parents in Sport Podcast
Episodes
'A conversation with Jack McMillan' - Breathing for junior athletes and how we can best support as sporting parents
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Breathwork Specialist and Performance Coach Jack McMillan joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss breathing for junior athletes and how we ...
'A conversation with Kate Shilland and Fran Taylor(Performance Canteen)' - How to feed a Young Athlete
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sports nutritionists Kate Shilland and Fran Taylor and the founders of 'Performance Canteen' join Gordon MacLelland to discu...
'A conversation with Brad Stulberg' - The Way of Excellence
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode best selling author and coach Brad Stulberg joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss his new book 'The Way of Excellence' which ex...
'A conversation with Danny and Kate Cowley' - Working together to support young high performers
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode sporting parents Danny and Kate Cowley join Gordon MacLelland to discuss the value of working together as a parent team to support a y...
'A conversation with Kristen Cunliffe' - Financial Fitness and helping our young athletes thrive
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Founding Director 'Red Star Education' Kristen Cunliffe joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss Financial Fitness and how we can ...
'A conversation with Barry Collie' - Developing confidence, self-esteem and self-worth in young athletes
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode British Gymnastics National Head Coach and sports parent Barry Collie joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss 'Developing confidence, ...
'A conversation with Elliott Newell' - Supporting the development of mental skills for our young athletes to thrive
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode sports psychologist Elliott Newell joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss how as sporting parents we can help support the development of m...
'A conversation with Stephanie Burge' - From devastation to elation - how can we best support our young children released and transitioning out of sporting programmes?
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode sports parent and life coach Stephanie Burge joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss 'Deselection, Release and Transition' and ho...
'A conversation with Molly Sacker' - Supporting young high performers and gearing up for Los Angeles 2028
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode British Sailing Squad member Molly Sacker joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss her own sporting journey, the lessons she has learned, ho...
'A conversation with Beth Kerr' - 'Technology and Talent' - supporting young people's performance and personal development
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode human development and performance consultant Beth Kerr joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss ‘Technology and Talent' and how we ca...
'A conversation with Ivi Casagrande' - Creating the best environments and support for young female athletes to thrive
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode High Performance Consultant Ivi Casagrande joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss creating the best environments and support for young fem...
'A conversation with Richard Elliott' - Mental Health and Sport - Supporting Young Athletes'
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Associate Dean at University Campus of Football Business(UCFB) and author Dr. Richard Elliott joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss &apos...
'A conversation with Katie Mobed' -Reflections from a lifetime in sport as an elite performer, a performance psychologist and now a novice sporting parent
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode one of the UK's leading performance psychologists Katie Mobed joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss her reflections from a lifetime ...
'A conversation with Lewis Moody' - High Performance, Self-Awareness and Sports Parenting
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Season 6, former England rugby international and World Cup Winner Lewis Moody joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss high performa...
'A conversation with Marcia Lewis' - Sports parenting from grassroots to professional football
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the parent of young Arsenal premier league footballer Myles Lewis-Skelly, Marcia Lewis, joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss sports par...
'A conversation with Lewis Hatchett' - The positives and perils of perfectionism
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode mindset/performance coach and former professional cricketer Lewis Hatchett joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss the positives and perils...
'A conversation with Chris Shambrook' - The Olympic Games, High Performance and Supporting Young Athletes
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 'Olympic Special' sports psychology consultant, speaker and author Chris Shambrook joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss the Olympic Ga...
'A conversation with Dr Alison Maitland and Jenna Ashford' - Drop the Struggle
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr.Alison Maitland and Jenna Ashford join Gordon MacLelland to discuss their book 'Drop the Struggle' and how understanding ...
'A conversation with Rebecca Levett' - Supporting a healthy identity in our sporting children
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sport and Performance Psychologist in Elite Sport Rebecca Levett joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss supporting a healthy identity in o...
'A conversation with Graham Turner' - The Young Athletes' Perspective
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Australian Institute of Sport Athlete Development Senior Lead Graham Turner joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss his latest book 'T...
'A conversation with Tom Kitchin' - High Performance and Sports Parenting
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Michelin starred chef and sports parent Tom Kitchin joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss high performance and sports parenting. Tom has ...
'A conversation with Catherine Baker' - Sports Parenting - The realities of the role
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode author and sports parent Catherine Baker joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss being a sports parent and the complexities of the role bas...
'A conversation with John O'Sullivan' - Being a champion teammate and supporting our children in this role
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode author and founder of 'The Changing the Game Project' joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss being a champion teammate, what tha...
'A conversation with Orla Adams' - Using Motivational Interviewing to enhance conversations with our sporting children
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Motivational Interviewing expert and trainer and sports parent Orla Adams joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss 'Motivational Interv...
'A conversation with Larissa Mills' - Effectively managing social media and setting up positive phone routines with our sporting children
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode educational consultant, coach and parent Larissa Mills joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss ‘Effectively managing social media and set...
'A conversation with Phoebe Schecter' - Supporting parents to inspire their daughters to a life in sport
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode former NFL coach, Captain of GB Women's team and Sky Sports and Talk Sport Broadcaster Phoebe Schecter joins Gordon MacLelland to...
'A conversation with Rachel Vickery' - High Performance, Character Development and Empowering Self-advocacy in Young Athletes
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode High Performance Consultant, Sports Physiotherapist and Former International Gymnast Rachel Vickery joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss...
'A conversation with Reed Maltbie' - The power of language and how our conversations can have a huge impact on our sporting children
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode coach and author Reed Maltbie joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss the importance of language and how we as sports parents can help shap...
'A conversation with Lydia Greenway' - Growing female sport and supporting and inspiring the next generation
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode former international cricketer, coach and broadcaster Lydia Greenway joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss growing female sport and how w...
'A conversation with James Nottingham' - 'The Learning Pit - understanding how our children learn'
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode author, teacher and consultant James Nottingham joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss 'The Learning Pit' - understanding how ou...
'A conversation with Dr. Joe Baker' - The Tyranny of Talent and how it compels and limits athletic achievement
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Professor and head of the Lifespan Performance Laboratory at York University, Canada Dr. Joe Baker joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss ...
'A conversation with James Wilson(AKA The Sleep Geek' - Supporting our children to sleep well for competitive sport
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode sleep expert James Wilson(AKA The Sleep Geek) joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss supporting our children to sleep well for competitive...
'A conversation with Dr Kate Hays' - Life with the Lionesses and supporting young girls for a life in sport
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Head of Women's Psychology at the Football Association Dr. Kate Hays joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss life with the Lionesses a...
'A conversation with Steve Magness' - Real toughness and how we get resilience wrong
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode author and world-renowned performance expert Steve Magness joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss 'Do Hard Things', his latest b...
'A conversation with Stuart Lancaster' - Sports Parenting, Engaging with Parents and Creating Great Sporting Environments
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Stuart Lancaster joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss sports parenting, working with and engaging parents early in the process and creat...
'A conversation with Dr Amy Whitehead and Jenny Coe'
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr Amy Whitehead and Jenny Coe join Gordon MacLelland to discuss some of the myths of coaching in the sporting world and what it means...
'A conversation with Des Ryan' - A parent's guide to strength and conditioning for young athletes
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode director of coaching and performance at Setanta College Des Ryan joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss strength and conditioning for yo...
'A conversation with Laurence Halsted' - 'The True Athlete Philosophy'
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode author, head of mentoring at the True Athlete Project and Olympian Laurence Halsted joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss the True Athlet...
'A conversation with Danny Kerry MBE' - High Performance Sport, Creating Amazing Cultures and Sports Parenting
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode former Great Britain and England hockey coach Danny Kerry MBE joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss high performance sport, creating amaz...
'A conversation with Dr Jennifer Fraser' - Neuroscience - considerations for sports organisations, coaches and parents
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode speaker, author and award winning educator Dr Jennifer Fraser joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss neuroscience, what we know now, w...
'A conversation with Dr Suzanne Brown' - Managing injury and recovery - How can we best support as sports parents?
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Clinical Psychologist, Emotional Fitness Consultant, speaker and author Dr Suzanne Brown joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss managing i...
'A conversation with Dan Abrahams' - Effectively managing match-day and competition as sports parents
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode sports psychologist, author, podcaster and former professional golfer Dan Abrahams and Gordon MacLelland discuss match-day and competi...
'A conversation with Patrick Foster' - Living through a decade of pathological gambling addiction to recovery and beyond
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode former professional cricketer Patrick Foster and Gordon MacLelland discuss the world of gambling and gaming and the addiction that alm...
'A conversation with Paul Stewart'- A life in football, surviving child abuse and helping others
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 of the 'Parents in Sport Podcast' gets underway as former professional footballer Paul Stewart and Gordon MacLelland discuss a life...
'A conversation with Dr Josephine Perry' - sports psychology and 'I can - the teenage athlete's guide to mental fitness'
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of Season 2, sports psychologist and author Dr Josephine Perry and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports psychology, the importance of...
'A conversation with James Porter' - Sports Parenting
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode gymnastics parent James Porter and Gordon MacLelland discuss the world of gymnastics and James' experience of parenting three son...
'A conversation with Laura and Daniel Massaro' - The journey to becoming a squash world champion, coaching your wife, philosophy and sports parenting
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Laura and Daniel Massaro and Gordon MacLelland discuss the world of squash and Laura's rise to becoming world champion with her h...
'A conversation with Martha Lourey-Bird' - supporting our daughters and young females in sport
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Martha Lourey-Bird and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parenting and specifically supporting our daughters and young females in sport...
'A conversation with Mark Maguire' - A sports parenting journey to Major League Baseball
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mark Maguire and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parenting, blogging, writing books and Mark shares his experience of being a sports ...
'A conversation with Jacqui Agyepong' - Coaching your own children
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jacqui Agyepong and Gordon MacLelland discuss Jacqui's athletic career, her coaching journey and her experiences of coaching her ...
'A conversation with Joanne Davies and Jurgen van Leeuwen'
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jo Davies and Jurgen van Leeuwen join Gordon MacLelland to discuss sports parenting and coaching your own children. Drawing on their v...
'A conversation with Steve Sallis' - The good, the bad and the ugly of football academies
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 foot...
'A conversation with Tim Wigmore' - 'The Best - how elite athletes are made'
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tim Wigmore and Gordon MacLelland discuss Tim's latest book 'The Best - how elite athletes are made.'Tim shares a fasci...
'A conversation with Cath Bishop' - 'The Long Win'
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cath Bishop(Olympian, Author, Diplomat and Leadership Coach) and Gordon MacLelland discuss Cath's latest book 'The Long Win....
'A conversation with Zak Jones' - Coaching your own children
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zak Jones (GB and England Hockey Men's Assistant Coach) and Gordon MacLelland discuss coaching your own children. Zak shares ma...
'A conversation with Gavin Grenville-Wood' - Sports Parenting
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Gavin Grenville-Wood and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parenting, the unique challenges that it provides as well as some elements a...
'A conversation with Gail Emms' - Sports Parenting
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Gail Emms and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parenting and the unique challenges that it provides. Gail provides plenty of humour ...
'A conversation with Len Busch' - Coaching your own children
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Len Busch and Gordon MacLelland discuss coaching your own children. Len shares many of his personal experiences from his basketball ...
'A conversation with Kevin Mannion' - Running an effective parental engagement programme
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kevin Mannion and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports parents and the role of clubs and coaches in helping to support parents through the...
A conversation with 'Andrew Guy' - Sports Parenting
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 conversation with Tanni Grey-Thompson' - Sports Parenting
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
'A conversation with Scott Hann MBE' - Running an effective parental engagement programme
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
'A conversation with Liz McColgan' - Coaching your own children
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Liz McColgan and Gordon MacLelland discuss coaching your own children. Liz shares many of her personal experiences from her running ...
'A conversation with Denise Lewis OBE' - Sports Parenting
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Denise Lewis and Gordon MacLelland discuss the sports parenting journey based on their own personal experiences. They share what the...