Sign Up

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Check all that apply below*
Privacy*
This field is hidden when viewing the form
Hidden Checkbox (Hidden)
This field is hidden when viewing the form
iseGuide
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Downloads

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

18 Min Watch

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, Alex Chiet is hosted by Player Development Project Editor, Dave Wright for an insightful conversation on some of the big changes in Kiwi youth sport.

Alex and Dave discuss specialisation, collaboration and some of the research behind the stand that five major New Zealand sporting codes are making to ensure a positive experience for youth sport participants.

Image Credit: Sport NZ

Most popular this week

Coaches
2 Min

Coaching your own child: 5 Tips for the parent-coaches

Being both a parent and a coach can be rewarding and challenging. The key is finding the right balance so your child, their teammates and you all have a positive...
Parents
< 1 Min

Are we doing our kids a disservice if they don’t play sports?

Sport can help young people learn new skills, connect and build confidence. But when it becomes too serious too soon, it can create pressure, burnout and drop‑out. That’s why the...
Search