Sports Parents
Re-thinking Football for Young People
This article is republished with permission from iCoachKids “Typically, securing new funding relies on new ways of working to attract and retain...
Development & Performance
If you’ve got coaching experience or are working in player development or performance environments, you’ll find content here on creating positive cultures, psychology, skill development and advice on how to create a great experience for players across codes.
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Webinar Replay: Raising the bar in coaching youth sport
In this webinar, we were fortunate to be joined by international youth coach expert Dr Sergio Lara-Bercial. We heard from Sergio about the current...
Coaching Fundamentals
The iCoachKids Pledge: 10 Guidance Points to Create Positive Sport Experiences for Kids
Following an extensive literature review, the iCK expert group has developed ‘The iCoachKids Pledge’. The Pledge provides 10 points of guidance for individuals and organisations wishing...
Coaching Fundamentals
Teaching athletes about winning it all
This article is republished with permission from iCoachKids How do champions behave and train? What sets apart the best from the rest?...
Sport Leadership
Leadership in the Age of Complexity
This article is shared by Player Development Project The Big Idea Get ready for a wake-up call to the common among us—which...
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Sports stand together to make the 2021 winter season special
After a 2020 winter season heavily disrupted by COVID-19, Sport NZ and five of the country’s largest participation sports are calling on...
Case Studies
Focus on athletes not agendas – Former Black Cap, Andrew Ellis
Former Black Cap and Canterbury footballer Andrew Ellis grew up on the sidelines of sports fields. Having a Dad who was heavily involved in...
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Sport Leadership
Maximising Player Potential with Rob Sherman
This video is shared by Player Development Project In this Player Development Project Masterclass Discussion, Dave Wright is joined by Rob Sherman...
Development & Performance
Creating Positive Sports Environments
This article is shared by Player Development Project Player Development Project positive psychology expert, Lara Mossman discusses how to create positive sports environments for...
Development & Performance
Build a better connection with your athletes: What I wish my coach knew
This article is republished with permission from iCoachKids Have you ever been frustrated, disappointed, or puzzled by your athletes’ behaviour? Of course,...
Coaching Fundamentals
4 Benefits of Functional Movement
This article is shared by Player Development Project Movement is crucial to wellbeing and player development. Player Development Project Lead Researcher, James...
Case Studies
The power of sport in life – White Sox Captain, Lara Andrews
One bad day changed White Sox captain Lara Andrews’ life forever. At the time the then 19-year-old was going through “teenage stuff” while working as a...