Redefining Masculinity in Rugby Cultures
This article is shared by Player Development Project Masculinity plays a huge role in how male coaches communicate and behave. It also impacts how young men and boys express themselves...
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How to Develop Footballers of the Future
This video is shared by Player Development Project In this Masterclass Discussion, Player Development Project Editor Dave Wright hosts Wellington Phoenix FC Academy Director, Paul Temple. Paul holds a UEFA...
The Process
This article is shared by Player Development Project What is success in youth development? UEFA A licensed academy coach Dan Wright discusses his philosophy of what success looks like when a coach...
Mirror, Mirror
The Man in the Glass by Peter Dale Wimbrow. Have you heard of it? We hear from Dave as he deconstructs one of his favourite poems and the valuable lessons...
The Leader Who Listened
This article is shared by Player Development Project What is leadership? Mark Upton, Co-creator of myfastestmile and world class coach developer discusses leadership in sport, some of the traditional perspectives of what leadership...
Google it: How a tech giant builds great teams
This article is shared by Player Development Project What can we learn from one of the most innovative companies on the planet? Since its inception, Google has been known for...
Coaching the Wolves – Lessons in online coaching from the New Zealand Men’s Kendo Team
With social distancing and lock-down restrictions wreaking havoc in the sports world, any form of face-to-face interaction in the immediate future is uncertain. We hear from Blake Bennett, the coach...
Breaking the Machine
This article is shared by Player Development Project The machine that is premature professionalism in youth sport is a growing problem. Environments created to replicate professional sport, ‘elite’ pathways at...
When Will Youth Sports Actually Serve the Needs of Youth?
This article is shared by Player Development Project Youth sport is often dominated by an adult lens. Founder of Changing the Game Project, John O’Sullivan shares his excellent article about his...