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Research in New Zealand and around the world consistently shows that young people play sport to have fun. But what does fun actually mean? It’s easy to think of fun...
How to support your child to enjoy sport, whatever their ability
A parent asks: Kia ora, I need some advice about supporting one of our kids in sport. We have three children (11, 10 and 9). Our oldest is friendly and...
Time management for busy sports parents (and their young athletes)
With the start of the school year just around the corner, parents around the country are steadily preparing themselves for the busy and hectic schedule that comes with it. The...
Nutrition 101 for Adolescent Athletes: What all parents & coaches should know
Carbs, protein, fat. In this article, we introduce the key nutritional information parents and coaches need to know to support healthy adolescent athletes. There are a lot of mixed messages...