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
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
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
Coaches Skill Development for All All young people should be offered participation and skill development opportunities. In this article, Sport Development Consultant, Hamish Rogers, discusses why and... Hamish Rogers 3 Min Read