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Building Mental Strength
This video is shared by Player Development Project. The psychological component of player development can be seen as the most complex. It is dynamic and very much has to be...
Body and mind
Interview: Michael Inglis – Sports Psychologist
This article is shared by Player Development Project People who know their values are often happier; they’re more focused, and live a more meaningful life. In this article, Player Development...
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Back to the Future: Steve Hansen on Motivation
Steve Hansen shares his thoughts on what motivation is, and the role of the coach in motivating athletes. **This is video is part of a six-part video series, featuring Steve Hansen...
Mirror, Mirror
The Man in the Glass by Peter Dale Wimbrow. Have you heard of it? We hear from Dave as he deconstructs one of his favourite poems and the valuable lessons...
Wellbeing in changing times
The following article, which was written after the initial postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, has been shared with permission from High Performance Sport New Zealand. We think there...
Mindful wave ready to hit
This article is shared by Player Development Project In times of uncertainty, the practice of mindfulness has never been more important. Around the world people are riding this wave on...
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How do I support an unhappy player?
This video is shared by Player Development Project The question this week comes from Michael via email; “I’m new to the club and still getting to know the players. I...
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Q&A: How can I improve the motivation of my players?
This video is shared by Player Development Project In this Q&A discussion, the Player Development Project team of Dave Wright, Dan Wright and James Vaughan dive into the topic of...
Research: Youth Sport Programs: An Avenue to Foster Positive Youth Development
This article is shared by Player Development Project Research paper by: Jessica L. Fraser-Thomas, Jean Cote, and Janic Deakin The Big Idea Richard Feynman (1918-1988), the celebrated theoretical physicist, once...