Balance is Better Philosophy The Need for Bold and Courageous Leadership in Youth Sport In youth sport, sport leaders have many important roles. They’re frequently tasked with carolling and managing staff and volunteers, setting culture, developing... Sport NZ 4 Min Read
Sport Leaders & Administrators Promoting a Culture of Fairness in Your Youth Sport Organisation All New Zealanders have the right to play sport in fair and inclusive environments. So how can we design youth sport programmes... Sport NZ 3 Min Read
Sport Leaders & Administrators Meeting the Needs Of All Your Participants: Six Ways to Understand Them Better Young people are THE key stakeholders in youth sports, and gathering their input and feedback is crucial for the success of any... Sport NZ 4 Min Read
Coaches A Guide to Running Good Trials and Selection Processes We know that trials and selection processes in youth sport can be a hot topic for many sports administrators, coaches, parents and... Sport NZ 11 Min Read
Parents How do I support my child to maintain a love of sport, regardless of ability? In this article we respond to the following question submitted to the Balance is Better team – Help, my boy is not as... Hamish Rogers 6 Min Read
Watch Coaches Unpacking the Balance is Better principle – Collective Attitudinal Change “Sport leaders, coaches, administrators, parents, and caregivers involved in youth sport must collectively lead attitudinal change.” In this video, Sport Development Consultants... Sport NZ 11 Min Watch