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Parents
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...
Balance is Better Philosophy
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Coaches
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:...
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...
Case studies
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...
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...
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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...