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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. What is a champion? In sport, it seems...
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Trail Blazer: An Interview with Lara Andrews
In our interview, we speak to Balance is Better Champion and New Zealand Softball legend, Lara Andrews. In this interview, Player Development Project Editor, Dave Wright hosts Balance is Better...
How happiness enhances performance
This article is shared by Player Development Project Can happiness impact performance? Former Professional golfer and President of New Edge Performance, John Haime explains how putting enjoyment before achievement can...
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What is coaching?
This article is shared by Player Development Project The question this week comes from Dan Wright, who was asked: “What is coaching?” Image Source: Serkan Göktay
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Female Athletes and the Menstrual Cycle
Traditionally, education around the menstrual cycle has focused on reproduction. But this can overlook the many other vital health outcomes associated with the menstrual cycle. At Balance is Better, we...
Are you measuring what matters?
Looking beyond the scoreboard to define success in youth sport In an age where youth sport is becoming more professionalised at an earlier age, it’s important we reflect on how...
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Are we pushing young people to live up to our expectations, instead of their own?
In this series of Balance is Better articles, Sport NZ explores the myths surrounding youth sport and the shift in thinking needed to halt declining participation levels in kiwi teens....
Nutrition 101 for Adolescent Athletes: What all parents & coaches should know
Carbs, protein, fat. In this article, we introduce the key nutritional information parents and coaches need to know to support healthy adolescent athletes. There are a lot of mixed messages...
Focus on athletes not agendas – Former Black Cap, Andrew Ellis
Former Black Cap and Canterbury footballer Andrew Ellis grew up on the sidelines of sports fields. Having a Dad who was heavily involved in the sports media industry meant much of Andrew’s...