Dr. Craig Harrison
Craig’s passion is helping athletes become the best that they can be. In February 2014, Craig completed his PhD, with a focus on athlete development, at AUT University and lead Athlete Development from 2010 to 2019.
EP 48 – Paul Tupou-Vea – Leadership and Wellbeing for Youth
“It’s about becoming a young person who’s aware of themselves and the world and starting to think about what they do with that.”
My guest...
The Bank of Confidence: What to Deposit for Sporting Success
Confidence is impossible to touch. Unlike speed, which can be easily measured, confidence is intangible. However, defined as one’s belief in their own abilities,...
What’s Your Child’s Biggest Challenge Right Now In Their Sport?
Sam is 15, a competitive swimmer. She loves her sport but despite all her hard work in the pool, she’s struggling to get better.
I...
The Adjustable Basketball Hoop: How It Changed the Game for Young...
The home basketball hoop used to come standard. A rim, permanently bolted to a wall overhanging the driveway where anyone interested could play.
However, the...
What is success? Really.
Self-doubt is debilitating. Every young athlete experiences it, some much more than others.
Unfortunately, by way of environmental design, we (i.e., the adults involved) encourage...
The Youth Sports Coach and the Parent: Same Job, Different Context
The outcomes we hope for in our coaching are the very same outcomes we hope for as a parent. Specifically, a young person who...
EP 47 – Warrick Wood – Self-Determinations Theory and the Winter...
“It’s not about winning, it’s about pursuing something, it’s about working hard and mastering your craft.”
My guest on the show is Warrick Wood (@warrickwood)....
How To Train Balance – Video
Tag is a game for all ages - it never gets old. And when you add simple rules to stress a particular component of...
Balance: How to Jump Higher and Run Faster
In sport, athletic prowess matters. Subject to equal levels of skill, the fitter, faster, stronger athlete most often prevails. But it’s not only in...
EP 46 – Braden Currie – Hard Work, Developing Confidence, and...
My guest on the show today describes himself as “a self-motivated person, living in one of the world’s most amazing place, doing what I...
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5 Reasons Why Competition is Good (and bad) for your Child
What does the word ‘competition’ bring to mind? Is all competition a good thing? How do you distinguish between helpful competition and that which...
Implementing a set programme into your swim sessions
Training sets and fitness goals are a great way to improve your current swimming ability. More often than not, I see people swimming lap...
50 Questions Every Youth Athlete Should Ask Themselves
Asking good questions is an excellent way to assess your performance and become more in tune with what to focus on to get better.
At...
Weight training and cardio – together or separate?
Which should I do first - cardio or weights? Is doing cardio better than lifting weights for me? These are two questions I’ve found...
The Benefits of Training Accessories for Swimming: PT 3 Kick Board
Have you ever watched a top swimmer walk into a swimming pool with a bright coloured mesh bag in hand and wondered why they...
