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How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?

How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?
Creating a positive parent culture

Creating a positive parent culture
Running good trials and selections

Running good trials and selections
Balanced Female Health

Balanced Female Health

A balanced approach to sport

Balance is Better is about creating quality experiences which will help all young people stay in sport for life.

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“Sport gave me a place to belong”

Paralympian Holly Robinson shares how sport gave her confidence, connection and a sense of belonging. Growing up in Hokitika on the rugged West Coast, Holly Robinson was always outdoors – riding motorbikes, fishing and playing every sport she could convince her parents to take her to. From netball and basketball to badminton and cricket, Holly’s love for movement and challenge was clear from the start. But her journey wasn’t always smooth. Born without a hand, Holly faced moments of exclusion and doubt. She recalls a...
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Coaches
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What is a coaching philosophy?

A coaching philosophy is the foundation of how you coach. It reflects your values, beliefs and approach to working with athletes. It’s not about copying others – it’s about being...
Coaches
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Meet the coaches making a difference

The Coach for Life Foundation is shining a light on the mahi of community sports coaches across Aotearoa. Find out what drives them, what keeps them going and how they’re...
Coaching practice
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Creating a safe and supportive space for female coaches

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is helping to develop female coaching talent through initiatives that build confidence, provide practical skills, and foster inclusive environments. One example is the Women’s Development Course piloted by...
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Balance is Better Approach
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Positive Vibes Only: a sideline behaviour campaign

Negative sideline behaviour, which has plagued sport for many years, has a large impact on the experiences of young athletes, referees and sport managers. Sport Waikato saw the effects of...
Women and Girls
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Removing barriers with free period products in clubs

Free period products were made available in 48 community sport clubs across New Zealand as part of an initiative funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment through the...
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Coaches
3 Min

A guide for monitoring training and competition load for young people

Though we want our young people to enjoy healthy, active lives, it’s also important to recognise some young people are at risk of exercising “too much”. Typically, the young people...
Balance is Better in Action
3 Min

Letters to rangatahi: What I wish sport knew?

In this open letter, we hear from the Halberg Foundation’s Kiran Dixon. Kiran’s letter sheds light on some of the challenges young people with disabilities face growing up in New Zealand when it...
Coaches
2 Min

How including youth voice creates inclusive opportunities

Let young people have their say on their own physical activity experiences. As coaches and supporters of young people, we want to make sure everyone who participates – regardless of...
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