Quality experiences, regardless of ability or motivations

Coaches

6 Min

Creating an Environment for Youth to Flourish

In this article, Sport Development Consultant, Charissa Barham shares some valuable ideas on creating positive sporting environments and understanding our purpose as coaches. Hāpaita te ara mātauranga, kia haukaha te...

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...

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Parents

64 Min Watch

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

10 Min Watch

How do I help develop a physically mature young player?

This video is shared by Player Development Project The question this week comes from David, via the Player Development Project Facebook Page: “How can I help develop a physically mature...

Sport Leaders & Administrators

4 Min

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 programme. Additionally, some young people experience more barriers...

Case studies

7 Min

Empowering Rangatahi Through Active Southland’s Innovative Leadership Programme

Active Southland’s commitment to fostering youth development is shown through its innovative Rangatahi Leadership Group. This programme, designed to address the needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled youth facing barriers...

Parents

8 Min

How do I support my child to maintain a love of sport, regardless of ability?

In this article is a response to the following question, submitted to the Balance is Better team: Help, my boy is not as talented as other players (including his siblings) and...

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Coaches

3 Min

Are we expecting young people to all develop at the same rate?

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....

Coaches

6 Min

Creating Positive Sports Environments

This article is shared by Player Development Project Player Development Project positive psychology expert, Lara Mossman discusses how to create positive sports environments for developing players. In this challenging article Lara discusses...