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Case Studies
Case Study: Pathway to Podium
In this Balance is Better Case Study, we examined the Sport NZ Pathway to Podium program and how it impacted talented Kiwi...
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.
Case Studies
Case Study: Andrea Hewitt
Being a high performing athlete can be challenging at the best of times. In this Balance is Better Case Study, we spoke...
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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: Nathan Twaddle
Former World Champion rower, Nathan Twaddle speaks to Balance is Better on athlete flow and being in the zone to perform. “You...
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Case Study: Amy Robinson
For Vantage Black Sticks Women Striker Amy Robinson, life balance and playing a range of sports have helped her be not only...
Sport Leadership
Women’s Coach Developer Training
Female coaches have a huge role to play in youth sport and this article shares some insights from a recent Aktive initiative...
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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: 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: Erikana Pedersen
In this Balance is Better Case Study, we speak to Silver Fern, Erikana Pedersen on the importance of self-discipline. If 24-year-old Tactix...
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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: Shannon McIlroy
In this Balance is Better Case Study, we speak to World Champion Bowls player, Shannon McIlroy on the power of play in...
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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...