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

How to coach with a Balance is Better philosophy

Balance is Better Principles Poster

Creating a positive parent culture

Unpacking the Balance is Better principles

Running good trials and selections

Balanced Female Health

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Balance is Better in Action

Letters from Rangatahi: Olympic muses and musings (and some thoughts for adults)

In this open letter, we hear from Ciccone Hakaraia-Turner, Netball New Zealand Youth Board representative and Year 13 Wharekura student at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae. Ciccone shares with...

Ciccone Hakaraia-Turner 4 Min Read

Balance is Better in Action

Case Study: Lisa Carrington

In this Balance is Better case study, Lisa Carrington discusses her journey surf life-saving to kayaking and the value of failure along...

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How to Raise a Champion

In this article, Mike Peacock discusses the importance of developing the person and shares some video from a recent Sport Canterbury event....

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Coaches

Back to the Future: Steve Hansen on Motivation

Steve Hansen shares his thoughts on what motivation is, and the role of the coach in motivating athletes. **This is video is part...

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Sport Leaders & Administrators

The Perils of Specialisation

This article is shared by Player Development Project Many believe football is a sport in which early specialisation is important, but is it...

John O'Sullivan 7 Min Read

Coaches

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...

Charissa Barham 7 Min Read

Parents

Parenting the next Sophie Pascoe or Liam Malone

Blasting onto the world stage at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, Liam Malone took New Zealand sport by storm. A relative unknown, he...

Catriona McBean 6 Min Read

Balance is Better in Action

Black Ferns rugby captain Les Elder talks about changing behaviours

As player development manager for the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union Les Elder has seen first-hand the impact the focus on winning has on...

Sport NZ 6 Min Read

Coaches

Playful Mastery

This article is shared by Player Development Project. Coming from a position of influence in young players’ lives, we continually aim to create ‘perfect’...

Mark Upton 5 Min Read

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Skill: Adapting to the Environment

This article is shared by Player Development Project Player Development Project Lead Researcher James Vaughan highlights recent experiences adapting to new environments...

James Vaughan 6 Min Read

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Using sport to help forge resilience

This article is shared by Player Development Project How can sport help build resilience in people? Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology...

Dr. Martin Turner 5 Min Read

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What playing Fortnite has taught me about coaching

This article is republished with permission from iCoachKids Sergio recounts playing Fortnite with his sons, and some valuable coaching lessons he learnt...

Dr Sergio Lara-Bercial 5 Min Read

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

How to coach with a Balance is Better philosophy

Balance is Better Principles Poster

Creating a positive parent culture

Unpacking the Balance is Better principles

Running good trials and selections

Balanced Female Health

Search results for balance is better champion

Letters from Rangatahi: Olympic muses and musings (and some thoughts for adults)

Case Study: Lisa Carrington

How to Raise a Champion

Back to the Future: Steve Hansen on Motivation

The Perils of Specialisation

Creating an Environment for Youth to Flourish

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