Balance is Better philosophy

Balance is Better in Action

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Letters to rangatahi: What I wish sport knew?

In this open letter, we hear from the Halberg Foundation’s Kiran Dixon. Kiran’s letter sheds light on some of the challenges young people with disabilities face growing up in New Zealand when it...

Coaches

2 Min

How including youth voice creates inclusive opportunities

Let young people have their say on their own physical activity experiences. As coaches and supporters of young people, we want to make sure everyone who participates – regardless of...

Coaches

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Research: The real value of coaches

The value of a coach goes beyond the field The impact of a coach is felt far beyond the sport skills they demonstrate – they also help to improve the health...

Balance is Better in Action

4 Min

The path to inclusion – World Champ para swimmer, Rebecca Dubber

Paralympic swimmer Rebecca Dubber spent most of her childhood being excluded from sport.  She “tried” to play a range of sports – her parents took her along to wheelchair basketball where the...

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Parents

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Webinar replay: Setting our kids up for success and what it takes to be a Good Sports parent

Logistics, money, support, act like this, cheer like that, cut the oranges, wash the bibs, say this, don’t say that. As a sports parent, its often hard to know where...

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Coaches

2 Min

Are we pushing young people to live up to our expectations, instead of their own?

In this series of Balance is Better articles, Sport NZ explores the myths surrounding youth sport and the shift in thinking needed to halt declining participation levels in kiwi teens....

Balance is Better in Action

4 Min

Temepara Bailey on why young people shouldn’t specialise too soon

A considerable amount of evidence has demonstrated that most athletes who have the opportunity to play a range of sports in their youth are more likely to achieve an elite...

Parents

3 Min

What is a good youth sport experience?

In this article, Sport Waikato shares insights into how adults can create a great sporting experience for our young people. So you get it. Youth sport is about fun. Competition...

Coaches

2 Min

Are we only supporting the kids in the top team?

In this series of Balance is Better articles, Sport NZ explores the myths surrounding youth sport and the shift in thinking needed to halt declining participation levels in kiwi teens....