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Coaching Fundamentals
Praise vs. Affirmation
This article is shared by Player Development Project Prof. Stephen Rollnick is a pioneer in motivational interviewing and in recent years has...
Secondary School Sport
Our secondary school sport environment is crucial to youth well-being. If you are involved in secondary school sport as a coach, sport co-ordinator, Director of Sport, Regional Sport Director or Principal you’ll find content here that will challenge your thinking and help you provide the very best sports opportunities for your students
Sport Leadership
The heART of Coaching Māori and Pasifika Youth Athletes
The great youth sport coaches are not defined by outcome; that being, wins and losses. Rather, the great youth sport coaches leave...
Development & Performance
Creating an Environment for Youth to Flourish
In this article, NZ Secondary Schools Netball Coach, Charissa Barham shares some valuable ideas on creating positive sporting environments and understanding our...
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Sport Leadership
Mike Dawson on Improving Youth Sport
Mike Dawson is a former Canoe Slalom Olympian. In this video, Mike discusses his perspective on why Balance is Better in youth...
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Development & Performance
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...
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Secondary School Sport
What are the benefits of mixed playing experiences?
This video is shared by Player Development Project The question this week comes from Paul via email; “What are the benefits of...
Secondary School Sport
When Will Youth Sports Actually Serve the Needs of Youth?
This article is shared by Player Development Project Youth sport is often dominated by an adult lens. Founder of Changing the Game Project,...
Sport Leadership
Learning Begins When Teaching Stops
This article is shared by Player Development Project How does a teacher or coach transition to a learner-centric view where you can...
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Sport Leadership
Gemma McCaw on Improving Youth Sport
Gemma McCaw is a legend of New Zealand Hockey. But how did she achieve success? Gemma shares her experiences, her love for...
Secondary School Sport
Shaping the Game
This article is shared by Player Development Project Game-based learning has enormous benefits in terms of decision-making and skill acquisition. In this...
Sport Leadership
Meeting the Needs of Youth
Young people value sport. So why do participation rates consistently drop at similar ages? In this article, Sport New Zealand presents some...
Coaching Fundamentals
The Path to Excellence: Developing Warriors not Winners
This article is shared by Player Development Project Winners and Warriors: What is the difference and how can you help your players...