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How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?

How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?
How to coach with a Balance is Better philosophy

How to coach with a Balance is Better philosophy
Balance is Better Principles Poster

Balance is Better Principles Poster
Creating a positive parent culture

Creating a positive parent culture
Unpacking the Balance is Better principles

Unpacking the Balance is Better principles
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Running good trials and selections
Balanced Female Health

Balanced Female Health

NZ Cricket: A New Direction with Martin Snedden

Martin Snedden
Martin Snedden Martin is currently heading NZC’s One Cricket project, looking to ensure that what cricket offers to our grassroots participants meets their needs and expectations. Martin was a BLACKCAP 1980-90, CEO of NZC 2001-2007, and CEO of Rugby New Zealand 2011, the team that led to delivery of RWC 2011 in New Zealand.
Balance is Better in ActionCase studies39 Min Watch

In this interview, former New Zealand Cricketer and now Project Lead at NZ Cricket, Martin Snedden discusses some of the changes in cricket’s approach to youth development, participation and coach education in New Zealand.

Martin has a comprehensive background in sports leadership in cricket, rugby and boxing and in this interview, Dave Wright hosts Martin for a wide ranging conversation with some great advice for sports leaders, administrators, coaches and parents. Martin shares insights into some of the key changes NZC has implemented in the youth space, discusses the challenges they have faced and some of the positive outcomes for the game of cricket in New Zealand.

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