Coaching your own child: 5 Tips for the parent-coaches
Being both a parent and a coach can be rewarding and challenging. The key is finding the right balance so your child, their teammates and you all have a positive...
How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?
Many parents, coaches and supporters ask the same question: how much sport is too much for young people? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But when training load, expectations and commitments build...
New eLearning modules to help create inclusive sport environments
Creating inclusive spaces in sport is essential for ensuring every young person feels welcome and supported. Special Olympics New Zealand have launched a series of foundational eLearning modules, designed to...
Supporting your child’s love of sport – no matter their skill level
If your young person loves sport but feels like they’re not as good as others, it can be tough – for them and for you. One parent shared how their...
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...
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...
Getting young people through sports trials
The beginning of a sport season signals the start of team trials for many young people. When young people are not selected for their preferred team, it can be a...
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...
Creating an Environment for Youth to Flourish
In this article, Sport Development Consultant, Charissa Barham shares some valuable ideas on creating positive sporting environments and understanding our purpose as coaches. Hāpaita te ara mātauranga, kia haukaha te...
