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Coaches

3 Min

The Angst & Urgency of Talent Development

This article is shared by Player Development Project Developing talent is a complex journey for both player and coach. Founder of TOVO Academy & regular PDP contributor, Todd Beane discusses the dangers...

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Coaches

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Back to the Future: Steve Hansen on Resistors

Steve Hansen shares his thoughts on how to handle resistors, people who go against your culture.  **This is video is part of a six-part video series, featuring Steve Hansen talking about...

Sport Leaders & Administrators

4 Min

Is COVID-19 the reset we need to improve sport for women and girls?

The COVID-19 pandemic is a unique opportunity for our sector. We are faced with the choice to re-build the sport sector as it was, or to realise  the possibilities that lie...

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Coaches

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Back to the Future: Steve Hansen on Motivation

Steve Hansen shares his thoughts on what motivation is, and the role of the coach in motivating athletes.  **This is video is part of a six-part video series, featuring Steve Hansen...

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Coaches

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Back to the Future: Steve Hansen on Innovation

Steve Hansen shares his thoughts on how and why coaches should be innovative.  **This is video is part of a six-part video series, featuring Steve Hansen talking about leadership throughout his...

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Balance is Better in Action

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Q&A: An evening with Kane Williamson by Sport Bay of Plenty

Kane Williamson joined Sport Bay of Plenty and the Bay of Plenty coaching network in a virtual Q&A. Here he discusses how playing multiple sports and having fun as a...

Balance is Better in Action

5 Min

Letters from Rangatahi: My journey to finding the sport(s) I love

In this open letter, we hear from Halberg Youth Councilor, Amy Dunn. Amy’s letter sheds light on some of the challenges young people with disabilities face growing up in New...

Coaches

3 Min

Are we beating them into a system?

This article is shared by Player Development Project Systems tend to dominate organisational thinking in the modern age. So how do these systems potentially harm player development and participation? Co-founder...

Balance is Better in Action

5 Min

Play them all – Former Tall Black, Dillon Boucher

Former New Zealand basketballer Dillon Boucher knows all about the pressure to perform and succeed in sport.  But it’s not from his own experiences – it’s from the expectation of others that his four children will follow...