Value of sport
Sweat, graft and toil
An ode to youth sport. Celebrating the unique ways in which youth sport contribute to young people’s lives. Ah, youth sport! A...
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Coaches
How do I support an athlete with a variety of coaches?
We received the following question from Scott, a high school cricket coach, How should we approach athletes who have more than one...
Coaches
Let them ride
This article is shared by Player Development Project What are the benefits of learners exploring their environment and self-correcting? How can a...
Parents
7 games in 9 days! Navigating (crazy) athlete schedules
In this article, Hamish reflects on a conversation with a mum about her daughter’s upcoming football schedule. Last weekend, I was down...
Coaches
A Core Value of Pride in Winning: The All Blacks’ Team Culture and Legacy
This article is shared by Player Development Project Research paper by: Tom Johnson; Andrew John Martin; Farah Palmer; Geoffrey Watson; Phil Ramsey...
Parents
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,...