Case Studies
‘I thought I was crazy’: cyclist’s painful endo battle
This story was originally published in LockerRoom at Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission. At least one in 10 New Zealand women suffer every...
Case Studies
One of the best ways of developing a deeper understanding on any issue is to look at case studies. Whether it is a case study on an athlete or coaching journey, or a review on a particular youth sport initiative you can generate your own personal meaning through reflecting on real life examples.
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The constant loss that wiped out Kayla Imrie
This story was originally published in LockerRoom at Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission. Olympic paddler Kayla Imrie has struggled for a decade with...
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RED-S syndrome knocked Kiwi cyclist off-track
This story was originally published in LockerRoom at Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission. Commonwealth Games cycling silver medallist Georgia Williams is on the...
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Case Study: Paul Coll
What value does playing a variety of sport have in youth development? Kiwi squash player, Paul Coll shares some insight into his...
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Case Study: Izzy Hegan
Competitive runner and recent school-leaver Izzy Hegan shares what she has learned about balancing her personal development and enjoyment of sport against...
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Case Study: Otago Rugby
Rugby holds a special place in the heart of many New Zealanders and Otago has been the breeding ground for many of...
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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...
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Dream It and Achieve It: Zoe & Jayden Fleming
Elette Fleming, proud mum to two of New Zealand’s exciting young BMX talents Zoe and Jayden Fleming, reflects on the importance of...
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Case Study: Kayla Imrie
In this Balance is Better Case Study, we spoke to top New Zealand Kayaker, Kayla Imrie on her developmental journey from multiple...
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Case Study: Ben Sigmund
In this Balance is Better Case Study, former All White and Wellington Phoenix player, Ben Sigmund discusses his journey and the importance...
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Case Study: Lisa Carrington
In this Balance is Better case study, Lisa Carrington discusses her journey surf life-saving to kayaking and the value of failure along...
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Streetwise: Futsal Case Study
Futsal is becoming one of the most popular sports in New Zealand. In this Balance is Better Case Study, we examine how...