Athlete Development

“Balance is key. You need time to regenerate, and reflect. And part of balance is about having fun. Are you still enjoying it when...

The value of teamwork in sport is clear. Mike Krzyzewski, the men’s basketball coach at Duke University, led his team to five NCAA championships. He’s...

"Growing up as a youngster, going onto the field, there were a couple of things my dad would always say, work hard today son,...

“One thing I love about skate culture is the desire to constantly progress. There’s a cataloguing of tricks, and therefore a recognition of growth...

On Friday night, after a presentation I gave in front of a room full of sporting parents, I was asked a question about optimising...

I’ve been lucky enough to interview many of New Zealand’s best athletes, both on the Athlete Development Show, and in the halls of AUT...

“Knowledge is power. If parents have knowledge of what their kids are trying to achieve, they have a much better opportunity to support them.” Today’s...

There’s a deep-rooted belief in youth sport that training should leave you sore, red faced and out of breath. A belief that the fittest...

“What I’ve learnt as a parent, and as a coach, is that my role is to teach them to work it out. Because I’m...

“The child is running the race, but it’s the parent’s job to make sure they stay on the track.” Today on the show I’m chatting...