When esteem is tied to achievement
Our experiences determine how we see the world. What we value, think is right and wrong, and what we believe is best for the...
An important question for every sports parent
A generation ago, parents believed that development occurred naturally. As long as the basic needs of love, play and security were met, they had...
Is being “busy” making you better?
It’s easy to fall into the busy trap.
There’s no lack of exciting opportunities to fill our time. We love to say "yes" and rush...
EP 12 – Vince Minjares
Today I’m talking with Vincent Minjares. He’s a youth basketball coach, as well as a PhD student at AUT University investigating athlete learning and...
Why every young athlete should be strength training
It’s highly likely that your sport involves some kind of jumping. And everything that goes up must come down. Right?
When you land, high amounts of force...
Creating Environment: How can Coaches learn from the All Blacks?
“If you play for something bigger than yourself you play a bigger game.”
The All Blacks are one of the most successful sporting teams on...
EP7 – Meikayla Moore – Goal setting, Injuries, and Playing Football...
Today I have the pleasure of welcoming my very first athlete to the Show.
At only 20 years of age, Meikayla Moore (@MeikaylaMoore) is one...
EP 23 – Simon Walters – Parents in Youth Sport
Parents play a major part in every young athlete’s story. So much in fact that the type of support they provide can make or...
EP 59 – Simon Brundish – Move Like a Superhero
ADS 059: Simon Brundish – Move Like a Superhero
My guest on the show today is Simon Brundish (@SimonBrundish). Simon is the founder of...
Talent Identification: How we’re failing youth athletes
Early specialisation. It exists when a young athlete concentrates all of their efforts on a single sport, year round. And more and more, sports...
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Debunking a common myth: Youth weight training
There are these common generational myths that have been passed down to us and it would be fair to say that we really don’t...
AD Alumni: Anna Steven
We're shining the spotlight on some of Athlete Development's alumni who are doing great things in their chosen sport. Meet sprinter Anna Steven, who...
Preparing for school and club sport
Now that school and club sports teams trainings and games are gearing up again, what can your young athletes do to better prepare for...
Pat Chat: Sleep enhancement for youth athletes
In the second of our three-part series, AD Academy Programme Manager and Lead Coach Patrick Davenport focuses on the importance of sleep for the...
How can you build psychological safety?
When it comes to pursuing excellence, moving from where we are now to a place that is more effective, how we behave is what...
