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Sports Parents
Parenting the next Sophie Pascoe or Liam Malone
Blasting onto the world stage at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, Liam Malone took New Zealand sport by storm. A relative unknown, he...
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: 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
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...
Case Studies
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...
Case Studies
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...
Case Studies
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...
Case Studies
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...
Case Studies
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...
Case Studies
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...
Case Studies
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...
Case Studies
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...