Coaches A serious look at fun: What does ‘fun’ in youth sport really mean? Research in New Zealand and around the world shows that young people play sport to have fun. But when it comes to... Hamish Rogers 6 Min Read
Coaches Beyond Traditional Sport: The Benefits of Informal Sports for Young Women The physical and social benefits of participating in organized, competitive sports are well known. Not only can a young person develop physical... Prof. Holly Thorpe 5 Min Read
Watch Sport Leaders & Administrators Webinar replay: Trials and selection processes in youth sport – What does good look like? Youth sport trials and selection processes have long been a hot button topic (often due to the ‘fires’ they can create in... Sport NZ 59 Min Watch
Sport Leaders & Administrators Setting coaches up for success – A guide for Sport Leaders & Administrators We know that coaches are pivotal to young people having great sport experiences. Great coaches create quality sport environments for young people.... Andy Rogers 8 Min Read
Watch Balance is Better in Action Innovative strategies to maximise youth skill development: Lessons from NZ Cricket, Auckland Cricket and AUT In the following webinar we hear from NZ Cricket and AUT on lessons learned from applying bio-banding to skill-development camps. In 2018, NZ Cricket began... Sport NZ 33 Min Watch
Sport Leaders & Administrators Working with parents – three key considerations for sport leaders and administrators There is no play book for being a parent or caregiver. Especially when it comes to youth sport. However, sharing good information between sports, coaches, and parents/caregivers can... Kelly Curr 5 Min Read