The role of coaches in
developing players.

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Coaches

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The Coach as the Leader: Culture-Setting and Expectations

As coaches in the youth sport space, our role is not simply to work with athletes and help them develop skills, but to lead an array of different stakeholders within...

Coaches

5 Min

That’s Not How I Learn

This article is shared by Player Development Project How do you differentiate between each individual’s learning experience within your group? No single player’s experience is the same. In this article,...

Coaches

3 Min

What is Character?

People are often described as either having good character or bad character. Such perceptions represent traditional, limiting views of character. In reality, character is more complex than this. In this...

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Coaches

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Designing a Session — Understanding the Three Rs: Repetition, Realism, and Relevance

Designing great session plans is a crucial (and rewarding) component of delivering youth sport. As coaches, we need to give young athletes enjoyable sporting experiences, help them develop, and potentially...

Coaches

5 Min

The Power of Moments in Youth Sport

This article is shared by Player Development Project. Moments in sport can have a huge impact on a young athlete’s life. Founder of Changing the Game Project, John O’Sullivan shares his...

Coaches

3 Min

What does quality look like for young people?

How do you know what quality looks like when it comes to sport? In this article, we unpack what quality means in terms of: quality experiences; quality opportunities and quality...

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Coaches

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Coaching Scenario — Working With U7-U12 Players: What Kind of Practices Might I Include?

Knowing our athletes — and what they need and want — is the key to being a good coach.  What benefits one group of individuals might not work for another,...

Coaches

5 Min

Breaking Mental Barriers

This article is shared by Player Development Project How do we break down self-imposed barriers? How do our own limiting beliefs affect coaching performance? Founder of Fit Across Cultures & cultural intelligence...

Coaches

4 Min

The L Word: Learning

As an adult are you open to learning? Do you fear it or embrace it? Nicole Youman, Community Coaching Manager for Hockey NZ reflects on her own learning journey and provides great advice...