Game Sense: Cricket
This article is shared by Player Development Project Game sense, how do we develop it? PE Teacher & blogger, Sporticus shares his innovative approach to PE and helping his students develop...
Shaping the Game
This article is shared by Player Development Project Game-based learning has enormous benefits in terms of decision-making and skill acquisition. In this article, PE Teacher, blogger and regular PDP contributor, Sporticus shares...
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Are we writing them off too early?
In this series of Balance is Better articles, Sport NZ explores the myths surrounding youth sport and the shift in thinking needed to halt declining participation levels in kiwi teens. ...
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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...
Coaching in the Grey
This article is shared by Player Development Project How important is adaptability and context in your coaching approach? UEFA A licensed football coach, Dan Wright discusses the idea of creating a flexible...
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Webinar Replay: Coaches returning to play
With COVID-19 causing a longer than expected break for a lot of young people, it’s helpful to look at the important part coaches play in helping rangatahi have a safe and enjoyable transition back...
The Value of Values
This article is shared by Player Development Project Values represent what we believe is important in life. In this article, Research Associate Hanna Eggestrand and Player Development Project Lead Researcher...
Being vulnerable, scaffolding learning, and the challenges of online learning: An interview with Dr. Blake Bennet
Dr Blake Bennet is a lecturer in sport coaching and sport leadership at the University of Auckland. Blake also coaches the New Zealand Men’s Kendo Team, the Wolves. Andy Rogers...
Valuing Discomfort
This article is shared by Player Development Project Many world-class performers tell stories of discomfort, rejection and failure at some point in their past. Is this coincidence? Player Development Project Lead Researcher,...
