Watch Coaches Managing the Physical Load of Female Athletes Giving athletes appropriate physical loads is crucial to helping them optimise their experiences in youth sports. Though a certain level of physical... 5 Min Read
Parents Individual vs team sports: how do I know what’s best for development? A common issue faced by parents and coaches is when children become disillusioned with playing sports. Maybe they participate in a team... Sport NZ 4 Min Read
Coaches A practical guide for monitoring athlete training and competition load Though we want our young people to enjoy healthy, physically active lives, it’s also important to recognise that some young people are... Hamish Rogers 12 Min Read
Coaches Why specialising later can reduce the risk of injury and burnout Good practice at youth development level can enable both life-long participation in sport and future high-performance outcomes. The High Performance Athlete Development... Ken Lynch 2 Min Read
Watch Parents 10 Golden Rules For Youth Sport Parents In this video by BeSportive we hear from various past and present New Zealand athletes, coaches and sport personalities about how parents... Sport NZ < 1 Min Read
Coaches Praise vs. Affirmation This article is shared by Player Development Project Prof. Stephen Rollnick is a pioneer in motivational interviewing and in recent years has... Professor Stephen Rollnick 5 Min Read