The role of coaches in
developing players.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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How do I develop individual learning plans for players?

This video is shared by Player Development Project The question this week comes from Jody, via the Player Development Project Facebook page: “How do you develop individual learning plans, and...

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Research: Bullying and the Peer Group

This article is shared by Player Development Project Research Paper By: Christina Salmivalli The Big Idea This review paper was published in the journal Aggression and Violent Behavior.  Its subject is bullying. ...