The role of coaches in
developing players.

Balance is Better Approach

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Play their way: approaches to movement and sport for young people 

Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa (Sport NZ) and Te Hau Kori held a seminar on how play-based, child-first approaches can change young people’s experiences of movement and sport.  Experts shared what the...

Quality experiences, regardless of ability or motivations

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Inclusion training resources to support quality sport experiences 

Inclusive sport environments help all young people to feel welcome, valued and able to take part – regardless of ability.  Halberg Foundation, which supports disabled young people in sport and active recreation, offers CoachMate inclusion training resources to help coaches, teachers, volunteers and whānau deliver inclusive,...

Quality experiences, regardless of ability or motivations

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Coaching for inclusion: supporting neurodiverse young people

Simple ways to support every player  Every young person comes to sport with different strengths, needs and ways of learning. For some, these differences are visible. For others, they’re not.  Many young people are neurodivergent....

Body and mind

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Concussion: what to look for this season  

As winter sport approaches, it’s worth taking a few minutes to refresh what concussion can look like and what to do next. Responding well isn’t just about managing risk – it’s part of creating safe, positive sport experiences for...

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

2 Min

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

Many parents, coaches and supporters ask the same question: how much sport is too much for young people? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But when training load, expectations and commitments build...

Quality experiences, regardless of ability or motivations

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New eLearning modules to help create inclusive sport environments

Creating inclusive spaces in sport is essential for ensuring every young person feels welcome and supported. Special Olympics New Zealand have launched a series of foundational eLearning modules, designed to...

Balance is Better Approach

2 Min

From struggle to strength: How Carl Sheridan inspires confidence through rugby

“My job isn’t to get the most out of an athlete. It’s to help them understand themselves so they can get the most out of themselves — in sport and...

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Coaches

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Coaching for community, not just competition

“It’s not just about winning anymore. It’s about becoming better people and then better players.” Every Friday night in Palmerston North, over 1300 young people gather not just to play...