Parents 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... Hamish Rogers 8 Min Read
Watch Coaches 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... Sport NZ 3 Min Read
Coaches 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... Lara Mossman 6 Min Read
Parents A parent guide to child growth and development in sport In this guide we discuss the key considerations relating to children’s growth and development that may influence their sport experience. This guide... Sport NZ 8 Min Read
Coaches What does quality look like for young people? How do you know what quality looks like when it comes to sport? In this article, we unpack what quality means in... Sport NZ 3 Min Read
Balance is Better Philosophy Eight ways your organisation can take a participant-centred approach to delivering sport for young people “Participant-centred” — you’ve probably heard the term thrown around. But what does it really mean? In this article, we outline tactics and... Sport NZ 10 Min Read