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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...
Sport Leadership
For those involved in the management or delivery of sport at a leadership level then this category can help you. We’ll cover areas such as youth sport systems, change management, competition structures, talent development principles and combine it with evidence from experience sports leaders.
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...
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Case Studies
Are we expecting young people to all develop at the same rate?
In this series of Balance is Better articles, Sport NZ explores the myths surrounding youth sport and the shift in thinking needed...
Development & Performance
Change the Story
This article is shared by Player Development Project The power of storytelling in human evolution and development is often overlooked in sport....
Sports Parents
Making Sense of Youth Sport
As you delve deeper into understanding the issues and challenges in youth sport today, it becomes clear – it’s complex. So how...
Development & Performance
The Value of Values
This article is shared by Player Development Project Values represent what we believe is important in life. In this article, Research Associate...
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....
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Development & Performance
Understanding & Developing the Person: An Interview with Cameron Knowles
This video is shared by Player Development Project Cameron Knowles has been part of the Portland Timbers organisation for well over a...
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Development & Performance
Youth Development in Rugby with Russell Earnshaw
This video is shared by Player Development Project. This interview features former England U18 Rugby Coach and International 7’s player, Russell Earnshaw....
Development & Performance
Talking Performance with Jay Carter
Jay Carter is NZ Golf’s National Coach. Recently, Jay, alongside celebrated sport psychologist and friend David Galbraith, started the community and podcast, Talking...
Case Studies
Case Study: Ben Sigmund
In this Balance is Better Case Study, former All White and Wellington Phoenix player, Ben Sigmund discusses his journey and the importance...
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Sport Leadership
Wendi Henderson on Improving Youth Sport
Wendi Henderson is a former Football Ferns player and since her playing days has gone on to coach women’s football at all...