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...
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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...
What is a coaching philosophy?
A coaching philosophy is the foundation of how you coach. It reflects your values, beliefs and approach to working with athletes. It’s not about copying others – it’s about being...
Creating a safe and supportive space for female coaches
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is helping to develop female coaching talent through initiatives that build confidence, provide practical skills, and foster inclusive environments. One example is the Women’s Development Course piloted by...
Let’s celebrate our everyday heroes
Every day, sports coaches across Aotearoa give their time to make a difference to the lives of young New Zealanders. Sport is fuelled by more than 300,000 coaches in New...
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How do I help develop a physically mature young player?
This video is shared by Player Development Project The question this week comes from David, via the Player Development Project Facebook Page: “How can I help develop a physically mature...
How many times should I tell you?
This article is shared by Player Development Project Communication is a crucial element of effective coaching. In this article, Professor Stephen Rollnick challenges traditional methods of coach communication and offers some practical...
Creating Positive Sports Environments
This article is shared by Player Development Project Player Development Project positive psychology expert, Lara Mossman discusses how to create positive sports environments for developing players. In this challenging article Lara discusses...
How to coach with a Balance is Better approach?
How can coaches bring the Balance is Better approach to life? In this article, Andy Rogers, National Coaching Consultant at Sport NZ, outlines 12 key things coaches can do to...