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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...
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.
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Sport Leadership
Andrew Ellis on Improving Youth Sport
Andrew Ellis is a former Black Caps Cricketer but also played National League football for Canterbury United. Andrew is a great example...
Sport Leadership
Leadership in the Age of Complexity
This article is shared by Player Development Project The Big Idea Get ready for a wake-up call to the common among us—which...
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...
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Sport Leadership
Back to the Future: Steve Hansen on Leadership
In our final instalment of the Steve Hansen Back to the Future series, we hear Steve share insights on leadership Steve goes...
Development & Performance
Jeff Wilson’s Journey
Jeff Wilson is a member of a very select group: those who have represented their country in more than one professional sport....
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...
Development & Performance
A Core Value of Pride in Winning: The All Blacks’ Team Culture and Legacy
This article is shared by Player Development Project Research paper by: Tom Johnson; Andrew John Martin; Farah Palmer; Geoffrey Watson; Phil Ramsey...
Case Studies
Case Study: Andrea Hewitt
Being a high performing athlete can be challenging at the best of times. In this Balance is Better Case Study, we spoke...
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Sport Leadership
Changing Youth Sport with Alex Chiet
Youth sport in New Zealand is undergoing significant positive change being led by Sport NZ and five major sporting codes. In this...
Sport Leadership
Sports Bodies Join Together to Change Youth Sport
Youth sport is set to undergo a dramatic shake-up as the leaders of Sport NZ and the country’s five largest participation sports...