Athlete Development

There are some skills every young athlete can’t do without. Netballers, for instance, need to know how to catch. And pass. Rugby players on...

It’s a pleasure to introduce two guests on the show today. The first, is Dr Doug Gleddie (@doug_gleddie), Associate Professor of Elementary Physical Education at...

What does the word ‘competition’ bring to mind? Is all competition a good thing? How do you distinguish between helpful competition and that which...

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Tuesday and Thursday night practice is a time for improvement. A time to focus on what's not so good in our bag of tricks. To...

Kia Ora people, and thanks so much for tuning in to the Athlete Development Show…. a show all about the youth athlete, and their...

You will face challenges, set-backs and criticism in your sporting journey every day. Ultimately, your success will depend on how you think to overcome...

To sacrifice is to give something up for the sake of something else. However, the word comes with negative connotations. “That pizza all my friends...

The Short Game, released in 2013, documents the lives of a group of young golfers and their chase towards World Championships glory....

Sport is more competitive than ever before at school level, I certainly don’t need to convince you that, which is leading to athletes doing...