Value of sport The value of sport in challenging times With the incredible ‘COVID-19’ upheaval’ of our world; what are we seeing and learning about the value of sport and physical activity? From... Karen Laurie 3 Min Read
Coaches Tips for coaching in a digital world The Covid-19 pandemic has brought coaches into lockdown. For many, being able to coach, let alone remaining connected with their athletes, has... Andy Rogers 3 Min Read
Parents Wellbeing in changing times The following article, which was written after the initial postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, has been shared with permission from... High Performance Sport New Zealand 3 Min Read
Watch Coaches Webinar Replay: Implementing Character Development by Sport Wellington In their latest Coaching through COVID-19 webinar series, Sport Wellington extended on the Transforming Character Strengths into Productive Results webinar delivered by Balance is Better by hosting a session on how coaches... Sport Wellington 56 Min Watch
Parents Parents – helping young people navigate sport cancellation disappointment (again)! For the second year in a row, winter sport has been disrupted by the Covid-19 alert level changes. There is no doubt... Kelly Curr 3 Min Read
Value of sport The Benefits of Community Sport The benefits of physical activity and playing sport are far-reaching. For participants, research shows that sport is a form of recreation that... Alex Chiet 5 Min Read
Coaches Build a better connection with your athletes: What I wish my coach knew This article is republished with permission from iCoachKids Have you ever been frustrated, disappointed, or puzzled by your athletes’ behaviour? Of course,... Prof. Wade Gilbert 3 Min Read
Watch Coaches How Do I Help Individuals in a Team Setting? Working with individuals is a fundamental part of coaching. Even in team environments, it’s vital that we support every athlete individually to... Sport NZ 7 Min Watch
Value of sport The Benefits of Community Sport The benefits of physical activity and playing sport are far-reaching. For participants, research shows that sport is a form of recreation that... Alex Chiet 5 Min Read
Coaches How to coach with a Balance is Better Philosophy? How can coaches bring the Balance is Better philosophy to life? In this article, Andy Rogers, National Coaching Consultant at Sport NZ,... Andy Rogers 9 Min Read
Balance is Better in Action “Understand that it’s their journey”: Willy Benson’s coaching philosophy Balance is Better Champion Willy Benson is a former Olympic swimmer and now head coach at the Heretaunga Sundevils Swimming Club in... Sport NZ 2 Min Read
Balance is Better in Action Q&A with Balance is Better Champion, Tom Abercrombie Tell us a bit about you and where you grew up. I grew up on the North Shore, Auckland, and as the... Sport NZ 2 Min Read