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How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?

How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?

Creating a positive parent culture

Creating a positive parent culture

Running good trials and selections

Running good trials and selections

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Balanced Female Health

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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 Project Editor, Dave Wright hosts Balance is Better Champion, Lara Andrews for an in depth discussion on her journey from Wellington to the USA as she blazed a trail for young Kiwi athletes and became the first woman from New Zealand to play in the American professional softball league. Lara discusses some of the adversity she overcame through her youth, the importance of a balanced approach to development, influences on her journey and Maori youth sport plus much more.

This is a brilliant interview for parents, coaches and serves as inspiration for young athletes.

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