The Other Side of Failure
This article is shared by Player Development Project Failure is crucial in human development. Whether as a coach, player, parent or another vocation, embracing failure as part of a journey...
The Benefits of Non-Traditional Games and Sports
Non-traditional games and sports are enjoying a surge in popularity in New Zealand. Sporting offerings beyond mainstream activities such as rugby, soccer, netball, basketball, and cricket are more accessible than...
Being a perfectionist in sport
For many people, perfectionism is a concern. It features in lots of different areas of people’s lives. Importantly for sport parents, perfectionism can be rife among athletes at any age....
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Unpacking the Balance is Better principle – Collective Attitudinal Change
“Sport leaders, coaches, administrators, parents, and caregivers involved in youth sport must collectively lead attitudinal change.” In this video, Sport Development Consultants Alex Chiet and Hamish Rogers, unpack the Balance...
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There is still a race to win
Have you seen Sebastian Vettel’s retirement announcement? It is a powerful watch. In the four-minute video, Seb spends 90% of the time talking about who he is and what he...
Time management for busy sports parents (and their young athletes)
With the start of the school year just around the corner, parents around the country are steadily preparing themselves for the busy and hectic schedule that comes with it. The...
Creating positive environments for young women
Musings from a Dad Coach I am very grateful to work in sport and in a role that supports organisations in providing positive sporting experiences for young people. Sport can be...
Amplifying the Voice of Young Women in Sport
“Dear Coach, I really want you to know that each year as a young woman navigating the journey of the teenage years, my motivations change. I want to be healthy,...
With the end in mind
I found myself over the weekend pondering two decades into the future. As a new parent (with a 9-month-old), these moments, wondering about the future, have been far and few...
