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How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?

How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?
Creating a positive parent culture

Creating a positive parent culture
Running good trials and selections

Running good trials and selections
Balanced Female Health

Balanced Female Health

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Coaches
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Are we writing them off too early?

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
3 Min

The Angst & Urgency of Talent Development

This article is shared by Player Development Project Developing talent is a complex journey for both player and coach. Founder of TOVO Academy & regular PDP contributor, Todd Beane discusses the dangers...
Coaches
3 Min

Are we beating them into a system?

This article is shared by Player Development Project Systems tend to dominate organisational thinking in the modern age. So how do these systems potentially harm player development and participation? Co-founder...
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Balance is Better in Action
7 Min

Case Study: Netball New Zealand

Every weekend over the winter season thousands of Kiwi kids gather on netball courts around the country. From the outside, the sport is as strong as always with netball continuing...
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Balance is Better in Action
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Changing Youth Sport with Alex Chiet

Youth sport in New Zealand is undergoing significant positive change being led by Sport NZ and five major sporting codes. In this discussion Sport Development National Consultant at Sport NZ,...
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