Parents How do I support my child to maintain a love of sport, regardless of ability? In this article is a response to the following question, submitted to the Balance is Better team: Help, my boy is not as... Hamish Rogers 8 Min Read
Watch Coaches Are there too many practices a week? In this series of Balance is Better articles, Sport NZ explores the myths surrounding youth sport and the shift in thinking needed... Sport NZ 3 Min Watch
Webinars Webinar replay: Athlete, Parent & Coach Building Better Relationships in Youth Sport In this webinar, our host, Dave Wright is joined by two world class youth sport experts... Sport NZ 48 Min Watch
Coaches The value of variety “Variety is the spice of life” – When it comes to youth sport, this old saying is apt for summing up the benefits young people... Hamish Rogers 4 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 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
