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Balance is Better in Action

2 Min

The journey of Paul Coll (underpinned by lots of hard work)

What value does playing a variety of sport have in youth development? Kiwi squash player, Paul Coll shares some insight into his playing journey. Update: In August 2021, Paul Coll...

Sport Leaders & Administrators

2 Min

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 together” We’ve previously outlined in detail what it...

Coaches

5 Min

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 is back, and I am excited! For those...

Coaches

6 Min

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

7 Min

How to Raise a Generalist: The Key Lessons from Range, by David Epstein

Conventional wisdom tells us adult experts benefit from being able to get a head start in their chosen field when they were younger – that is, compared to non-experts, they...

Balance is Better in Action

13 Min

Divisions, even teams and trials: Stratifying structures at Harbour Basketball

How do you decide who plays with (and against) who? In youth sport, this is a core question which underpins many of the quintessential youth sport structures – trials, selections,...

Coaches

6 Min

The CPR Method: How to Support Players When They Make a Mistake*

* Important clarification: we are not talking about poor skill execution, but more about poor game-decisions. In this article, Dr Sergio Lara-Bercial details his thoughts on how coaches should react...

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Coaches

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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 resilience in children, and how youth sport can...

Coaches

6 Min

Developing Your Coaching Identity

Every coach has a coaching identity — some just don’t know it. The coaches that reflect on “what is their coaching identity?”, tend to benefit from this reflection by being...

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Coaches

5 Min

The Coach as the Leader: Culture-Setting and Expectations

As coaches in the youth sport space, our role is not simply to work with athletes and help them develop skills, but to lead an array of different stakeholders within...

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Coaches

5 Min

Designing a Session — Understanding the Three Rs: Repetition, Realism, and Relevance

Designing great session plans is a crucial (and rewarding) component of delivering youth sport. As coaches, we need to give young athletes enjoyable sporting experiences, help them develop, and potentially...

Coaches

5 Min

The Power of Moments in Youth Sport

This article is shared by Player Development Project. Moments in sport can have a huge impact on a young athlete’s life. Founder of Changing the Game Project, John O’Sullivan shares his...

Coaches

3 Min

What does quality look like for young people?

How do you know what quality looks like when it comes to sport? In this article, we unpack what quality means in terms of: quality experiences; quality opportunities and quality...

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Coaches

5 Min

Coaching Scenario — Working With U7-U12 Players: What Kind of Practices Might I Include?

Knowing our athletes — and what they need and want — is the key to being a good coach. What benefits one group of individuals might not work for another,...

Coaches

5 Min

Breaking Mental Barriers

This article is shared by Player Development Project How do we break down self-imposed barriers? How do our own limiting beliefs affect coaching performance? Founder of Fit Across Cultures & cultural intelligence...

Coaches

4 Min

The L Word: Learning

As an adult are you open to learning? Do you fear it or embrace it? Nicole Youman, Community Coaching Manager for Hockey NZ reflects on her own learning journey and provides great advice...

Balance is Better in Action

9 Min

How Harbour Basketball determine success in their youth basketball programme

In youth sport, an overly narrow definition of success that is centered around winning can lead to harmful and contrary behaviours and environments that ultimately negatively impact young athletes. This...

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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...

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