Coaches The Number One Thing That Good Coaches Do We all want to be the best coach possible. But what makes a good coach? And, by extension, is there a particular... Sport NZ 4 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
Watch Sport Leaders & Administrators Unpacking the Balance is Better principle – Bold and Courageous Leadership “Bold and courageous leadership at national, regional and local levels is required to design and deliver quality youth sport participation and development... Sport NZ 12 Min Watch
Coaches What Can We Learn from the Coaching Philosophies of Five Great Coaches? As coaches, we should always be learning. The best coaches — even at the elite level — are avid learners, constantly seeking... Sport NZ 9 Min Read
Coaches What Is a Coaching Philosophy? Our coaching philosophy is essentially the framework around which we build our coaching approach. It’s the product of our beliefs and values,... Sport NZ 7 Min Read
Sport Leaders & Administrators Should I run a holiday programme? Last week, one of our readers emailed, asking should their club run a holiday programme. To paraphrase… We are setting up a... Sport NZ 4 Min Read
Sport Leaders & Administrators Multi-sport upbringing sets foundation for good physical activity habits later in life New Canadian research has found multi-sport participation may act as a protective factor against non-participation in sport and physical activity later in... Hamish Rogers 2 Min Read
Watch Coaches Webinar replay: The art and science of coaching young women Coaches, what do you need to know to support the young women you coach to be safe, healthy and to reach their potential... Sport NZ 57 Min Watch
Watch Coaches Helping Children Build Mental Resilience Through Sport In this Q&A video, Sport Development Consultant Kelly Curr talks to Neuroscience Trainer Kathryn Berkett to unpack the topic of resilience in sport and education, building... Sport NZ 33 Min Watch
Parents How do I support my child to maintain a love of sport, regardless of ability? In this article is a response to the following question, submitted to the Balance is Better team: Help, my boy is not as... Hamish Rogers 8 Min Read
Coaches How many times should I tell you? This article is shared by Player Development Project Communication is a crucial element of effective coaching. In this article, Professor Stephen Rollnick challenges traditional... Prof. Stephen Rollnick 4 Min Read
Watch Coaches Are there too many practices a week? In this series of Balance is Better articles, Sport NZ explores the myths surrounding youth sport and the shift in thinking needed... Sport NZ 3 Min Watch