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Development & Performance
Are we giving all young people an opportunity?
In this series of Balance is Better articles, Sport NZ explores the myths surrounding youth sport and the shift in thinking needed...
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
Secondary School Sport
Coaching for Impact
Are you a coach working with secondary school age athletes? Applications are open until 30 November for a new Sport NZ coaching...
Secondary School Sport
Game Sense: Cricket
This article is shared by Player Development Project Game sense, how do we develop it? PE Teacher & blogger, Sporticus shares his innovative...
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Sports Parents
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 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...
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...
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Development & Performance
Are we writing them off too early?
In this series of Balance is Better articles, Sport NZ explores the myths surrounding youth sport and the shift in thinking needed...
Case Studies
Case Study: Otago Rugby
Rugby holds a special place in the heart of many New Zealanders and Otago has been the breeding ground for many of...
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Secondary School Sport
Understanding Identity with Dr. Suze Brown
This video is shared by Player Development Project In this Masterclass Discussion, Player Development Project Editor, Dave Wright sits down with Dr....
Sports Parents
Advice for summer codes delivering youth sport during COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a huge impact on this year’s winter sport season and there’s plenty the summer codes can learn from their...
Secondary School Sport
Happy People, Better Players
This article is shared by Player Development Project In this article, former Chelsea FC & Portsmouth FC academy player, Jack Burns opens up...
Development & Performance
Valuing Discomfort
This article is shared by Player Development Project Many world-class performers tell stories of discomfort, rejection and failure at some point in their past....