Tracy Edmonds

tracy@bophockey.co.nz​​​​​​​

022 378 5605

Unlock Your Coaching Potential with Sports New Zealand

The Ultimate Guide for New Coaches

Are you a new coach ready to make a difference in the world of sports? Look no further! Sports New Zealand has crafted a comprehensive publication specifically designed to empower new coaches like you.

Why You Need This Guide:

1. **Expert Insights:** Learn from the best in the field with tips and strategies from seasoned coaches.
2. **Practical Tools:** Get access to easy-to-implement drills and exercises to elevate your training sessions.
3. **Player Development:** Discover effective techniques to nurture and develop your athletes’ skills and confidence.
4. **Team Building:** Master the art of fostering a positive and cohesive team environment.
5. **Injury Prevention:** Stay informed on the latest methods to keep your players safe and healthy.

What’s Inside:

- **Step-by-Step Coaching Plans:** Detailed guides for planning and conducting effective practice sessions.
- **Real-Life Case Studies:** Learn from real coaching experiences and success stories.
- **Interactive Worksheets:** Hands-on resources to apply what you’ve learned directly to your coaching.
- **Bonus Materials:** Access to exclusive online content and ongoing support from the coaching community.

Download Now and Transform Your Coaching Journey!

Embark on your coaching adventure with confidence. This guide is your go-to resource for building a successful and rewarding coaching career. 

**Join the community of top coaches today!** Click the link below to download your free copy and start making a lasting impact on your athletes and team.

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Embrace the challenge, inspire your players, and become the coach you’ve always wanted to be with the help of Sports New Zealand.

What is Balance is Better?​

Balance is Better underpins Sport New Zealand’s ​overall approach to youth sport. Hockey NZ is one ​of 15 sports across NZ that signed a “Statement of Intent” with Sport New Zealand to ensure there are quality opportunities for all participants.  ​

Balance is Better is to help bring the focus back to why young people play sport – to have fun, be challenged, develop and improve, be part of a team or group, and enjoy time with friends. ​

The Balance is Better campaign also hopes to address the 3 Myths of Youth Sport ​

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What are the reason kids are dropping out?​

Kids are speaking with their feet. National data shows that too many young New Zealanders, especially in their teenage years are walking away from sport.​

While there are a variety of reasons kids leave sport, Sport NZ have identified the main issues contributing to declining participation rates:​

• Specialising too early in one sport​

• Being expected to play like professionals​

• Believing that you have make the top team or rep’ team​

• Adult pressure to “be the best” and not make mistakes ​

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What are the 3 Myths of Youth Sport ​

Myth 1: Early Specialization is good ​

Reality: This can lead to athlete burn-out and overuse injuries. ​

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Myth 2: Childhood success leads to adult success​

Reality: Children develop at different rates mentally and physically, some much later in their teenage years. Meaning that success in childhood is not an indicator of success in adulthood.​

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Myth 3: Successful athletes focus on winning ​

Reality: This is a problem for young people, it is a chance to develop mentally, develop coping mechanisms and it could affect their overall motivation to take part. ​

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What is Bay of Plenty Hockey doing?​

Bay of Plenty Hockey Association is committed to ensuring all young people who play Hockey receive a quality experience, irrespective of the level at which they are involved. We will work with our parents, whanau, managers, coaches, and volunteers to make sure our kids can develop in a fun and safe environment. We acknowledge the importance of keeping fun in the game, prioritising sport participation and nurturing talent at the right pace. ​

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For more information:​

Please check out the Keep up with the Play https://keepupwiththeplay.org.nz/ or Balance is Better websites https://balanceisbetter.org.nz/​