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

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Balance is Better Philosophy

Eight ways your organisation can take a participant-centred approach to delivering sport for young people

“Participant-centred” — you’ve probably heard the term thrown around. But what does it really mean? In this article, we outline tactics and...

Sport NZ 10 Min Read

Balance is Better in Action

Case Study: Shannon McIlroy

In this Balance is Better Case Study, we speak to World Champion Bowls player, Shannon McIlroy on the power of play in...

Sport NZ 3 Min Read

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Balance is Better in Action

Changing Youth Sport with Alex Chiet

Youth sport in New Zealand is undergoing significant positive change being led by Sport NZ and five major sporting codes. In this...

Alex Chiet 18 Min Watch

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

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Balance is Better in Action

Case Study: Netball New Zealand

Every weekend over the winter season thousands of Kiwi kids gather on netball courts around the country. From the outside, the sport...

Alysha Jensen 7 Min Read

Coaches

How not to coach – with Led Tasso

Sometimes the best learning comes from people showing us what not to do. In this blog, we look at Ted Lasso’s alter-ego...

Dave Keelty 6 Min Read

Coaches

The art of vulnerability – Lessons on coaching with Ted Lasso

This is the first in a series of blogs by Dave Keelty looking at coaching lessons from hit television comedy, Ted Lasso. Ted Lasso...

Dave Keelty 5 Min Read

Coaches

Performance is a Behaviour, Not an Outcome

This article is shared by Player Development Project Founder of Changing the Game Project and top Player Development Project contributor, John O’Sullivan shares his...

John O'Sullivan 6 Min Read

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,...

Sport NZ 10 Min Read

Parents

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...

Dr Sarah Mallinson-Howard 2 Min Read

Sport Leaders & Administrators

Let’s work together

It’s no secret we’re a fan of collaboration. In fact, one of the key principles of Balance is Better is about “Working...

Sport NZ 2 Min Read

Coaches

No Coach is an Island: Coaching in Competition

This article is republished with permission from iCoachKids In this article, Simon Toole discusses coaching feedback and intervention from the sideline. The...

Simone Toole 4 Min Read

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

Creating a positive parent culture

Running good trials and selections

Balanced Female Health

Search results for balance is better champion

Eight ways your organisation can take a participant-centred approach to delivering sport for young people

Case Study: Shannon McIlroy

Changing Youth Sport with Alex Chiet

Black Ferns rugby captain Les Elder talks about changing behaviours

Case Study: Netball New Zealand

How not to coach – with Led Tasso

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