The role of coaches in
developing players.

Coaches

10 Min

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...

Coaches

7 Min

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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Coaches

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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...

Coaches

5 Min

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. ...

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Coaches

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Understanding & Developing the Person: An Interview with Cameron Knowles

This video is shared by Player Development Project Cameron Knowles has been part of the Portland Timbers organisation for well over a decade. Following a 7 year professional playing career...

Coaches

13 Min

Talking Performance with Jay Carter

Jay Carter is Golf NZ’s National Coach. Recently, Jay, alongside celebrated sport psychologist and friend David Galbraith, started the Talking Performance community and podcast. Jay sat down with Andy Rogers*,...

Coaches

5 Min

What Can Coaches Learn from Steve Kerr?

This article is shared by Player Development Project In this article, Player Development Project Technical Advisor, Dan Wright examines the methodology of a modern basketball coaching legend, Steve Kerr. Steve...

Coaches

3 Min

The Angst & Urgency of Talent Development

This article is shared by Player Development Project Developing talent is a complex journey for both player and coach. Founder of TOVO Academy & regular PDP contributor, Todd Beane discusses the dangers...

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Coaches

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Q&A: How can I deal with difficult parents on the sidelines?

This video is shared by Player Development Project The question this week comes from Sean: “Many of the parents in my team are exceptionally vocal, often coaching the players from...