Every sport – in every nation – talks about the phenomenon of the sport “drop out rate”, i.e. the rate at which…

Undoubtedly as a parent the ability to say the right thing at the right time is a valuable skill and is not…

We’ve all heard the “eight glasses a day” advice for staying hydrated. We all lead genuinely different lives though, and it’s easy…

For parents and children to fully enjoy and gain the most from a positive sporting experience, there are a number of key…

Disclaimer: I’m writing this not as a disgruntled coach tired of “pain-in-the-butt” parents, but as someone who has watched a generation of…

As a parent you need to understand and help your children understand what ‘talent’ is and how they can become good at…

You may have come across these terms before, in the business world, or more recently used to describe coaches and coaching. We…

Your child’s relationship with their coach or coaches are one of the most important relationships that they have in their young lives. …

Most young athletes perform best when they’re relaxed and happy and that’s something you, as a parent, can genuinely influence. Every child…

Playing with food afterwards, grazing knees, laughing at everything and having fun.  Some of the legends of New Zealand sport talk about…