Coaching practice

Coaches

11 Min

Self-Determination Theory: What Is It, and What Does It Mean (Practically) For Coaches?

A knowledge of Self-Determination Theory can help all coaches to create the best possible environments for their athletes. And at every level of participation, the first step to understanding Self-Determination...

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Coaches

26 Min Watch

Coaches: How do you respond to repeated mistakes?

We often hear that mistakes are necessary for learning. But what does that mean for how coaches respond to repeated mistakes in decision-making?  In this Q&A, Hamish Rogers sits down...

Coaches

11 Min

How to Coach Different Skill Levels in the Same Team

A key challenge youth coaches will face is working with athletes with varying skill levels within the same team. It’s easy to just focus on the ‘good’ athletes, but great...

Coaches

4 Min

Five tips for coaches to bring a Balance is Better philosophy into their coaching

Sport NZ’s Balance is Better philosophy is centred on ensuring all young people, regardless of their ability, have a quality experience playing sport. We want young people to stay in...

Coaches

4 Min

The Number One Thing That Good Coaches Do

We all want to be the best coach possible. But what makes a good coach? And, by extension, is there a particular trait, ideology, or approach that all good coaches...

Coaches

3 Min

Four ideas to level up your coaching this season 

Want to take the next step in your coaching journey, but you’re not sure what to do next? Below, we’ve outlined four actionable ideas for coaches wanting to grow their...

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Coaches

66 Min Watch

Webinar Replay: Transforming Character Strengths into Productive Results

Take five minutes and write down on a piece of paper: Ask another coach the same two questions and compare your answers. What next? The importance of character strengths in sport is gaining...

Coaches

6 Min

Developing Competence: What Coaches Need to Know about Athlete Learning

Why are some coaches better than others at helping individuals to improve? In part, it comes down to how coaches think about developing competence in their athletes. In this article,...

Coaches

5 Min

Strength Training for Young Women: The Benefits for Female Athletes 

When most people think of strength training, they imagine bulky men lifting heavy weights in a smelly gym. However, strength training is not just for guys – it can be...