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Balance is Better Approach

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The Need for Bold and Courageous Leadership in Youth Sport

In youth sport, sport leaders have many important roles. They’re frequently tasked with carolling and managing staff and volunteers, setting culture, developing and enforcing policy and rules, and planning and...

Coaches

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The Importance of Self-Reflection

This article is shared by Player Development Project In this article from Player Development Project, Football Federation Australia’s National Coach Education Manager, Sean Douglas shares some insights into the value...

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Balance is Better in Action

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NZ Cricket: A New Direction with Martin Snedden

In this interview, former New Zealand Cricketer and now Project Lead at NZ Cricket, Martin Snedden discusses some of the changes in cricket’s approach to youth development, participation and coach...

Balance is Better in Action

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Keeping your sporting passion alive – Two-time Olympic slalom canoeist, Mike Dawson

Two-time Olympic slalom canoeist Mike Dawson reckons recreational paddling has helped him to keep “the love” for his sport. Based at Okere Falls, Rotorua, Mike has spent much of his free time playing on the nearby...

Balance is Better in Action

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Fun without pressure – Ex-New Zealand footballer Wendi Henderson talks youth sport

Former New Zealand footballer Wendi Henderson wants young people to enjoy their sports without any pressure, just as she did in her youth. It wasn’t until she entered the coaching scene that the...

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Women and Girls

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Yeah! Girls cricket programme shows Balance is Better in action

A popular cricket programme is reviving the sport and providing quality experiences for young females. A programme designed, delivered and enjoyed by young women and girls has helped breathe new...

Coaches

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Creating positive environments for young women

Musings from a Dad Coach I am very grateful to work in sport and in a role that supports organisations in providing positive sporting experiences for young people. Sport can be...

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Coaches

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Back to the Future: Steve Hansen on Resistors

Steve Hansen shares his thoughts on how to handle resistors, people who go against your culture. **This is video is part of a six-part video series, featuring Steve Hansen talking about...

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Coaches

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Back to the Future: Steve Hansen on Leadership

Steve Hansen shares his thoughts on leadership, and what does leadership mean for coaches. **This is video is part of a six-part video series, featuring Steve Hansen talking about leadership throughout...

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Coaches

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Back to the Future: Steve Hansen on Alignment

Steve Hansen shares his thoughts on the importance of creating alignment in your environment, and some ideas on how to do that. **This is video is part of a six-part video series,...

Balance is Better in Action

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Case Study: Amy Robinson

For Vantage Black Sticks Women Striker Amy Robinson, life balance and playing a range of sports have helped her be not only a better hockey player, but a better person...

Coaches

6 Min

140 Character Coaching

This article is shared by Player Development Project TEDx Speaker & Founder of Raising Excellence, Reed Maltbie delivers 10 practical steps on coach communication in the age of millennials who have grown up...

Coaches

3 Min

A Focus on Fun

Fun should be at the forefront of kids sport. In this article, Simon Walters & Chris Whatman share a range of evidence to reinforce of the importance of children’s enjoyment...

Balance is Better in Action

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Case Study: Erikana Pedersen

In this Balance is Better Case Study, we speak to Silver Fern, Erikana Pedersen on the importance of self-discipline. If 24-year-old Tactix mid-courter Erikana Pedersen could say one thing to...

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Coaches

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Q&A: What advice do you have for half-time talks?

This video is shared by Player Development Project The question this week comes from Ryan, via Twitter; “What advice for you have for half-time team talks with players aged 8-12?”...

Balance is Better in Action

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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 his developmental journey. Ask Shannon McIlroy about becoming...

Balance is Better in Action

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Case Study: Capital Hockey

In 2017 a group of Hockey Regional Performance Managers sat around a table at an under 21 National Tournament and realised they were facing a crisis – they didn’t have...

Balance is Better in Action

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Interview with an Olympian

This article is shared by Player Development Project Mark Pearn has represented Great Britain in hockey at the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games, playing 246 games for England and Great...

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