Resources

 High-performance coaches spend countless hours helping athletes prepare for competition, navigate setbacks and perform at their best. Yet many of us spend far less time thinking about our own financial wellbeing and long-term security.  Whether you are employed by a sporting organisation, contracting to multiple programmes, running your own coaching business, or undertaking international assignments, […]

Each month, Te Korowai hosts a webinar for it’s members. For our most recent one we had James Sandilands and Hamish Kerr on it. Because it was so good, we wanted to share a few highlights. Question: What is the basis of your coaching relationship? Hamish Kerr: It is based on trust.I think there are […]

In recent years, the role of the head coach in Aotearoa has shifted. Quietly at first, and then all at once. High performance coaching has always carried pressure. Results matter. Selection decisions matter. Leadership matters. That hasn’t changed. What has changed is the environment around the role. There is now stronger athlete voice than ever […]

We’re continuing to see meaningful change across New Zealand’s residential lending market. With interest rates lower than they were a year ago and a large portion of lending due to reprice, now is an opportune time to review whether your mortgage structure is still working as hard as it should. Here’s our current view of […]

For those of you with kids at school or in need of the healthcare system, October’s strikes really bought bare the struggles of New Zealand’s fiscal position.  We simply can’t afford to increase the pay of our nurses and teachers in line with inflation. If we can’t afford to pay teachers and nurses, what else […]

Preface: The last few weeks have reminded everyone in high-performance sport in Aotearoa just how quickly things can become public – and how deeply people care about what happens in and around our sporting royalty. Even when an issue is resolved, the way it’s been handled can leave a lasting mark on individuals, teams, and […]

ATHLETICS – WORLD ATHLETICS DIAMOND LEAGUE FINAL. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND ATHLETICS – MANCHESTER INVITATIONAL. MANCHESTER, UK. CYCLING – UCI MTB CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD SERIES. FRANCE. CYCLING – UCI PARA-CYCLING ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. BELGIUM. WEIGHTLIFTING – COMMONWEALTH CHAMPIONSHIPS. INDIA. CANOE RACING – 2025 ICF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. MILAN, ITALY SQUASH – PSA LONDON SQUASH CLASSIC FINAL. NORTHERN LONDON, LONDON. […]

From Sidelines to Signatures: Contract Negotiation for Coaches In the world of professional sport, the spotlight often shines brightest on athletes, but behind every successful team stands a coach whose leadership and strategy ultimately shape the athlete, the team and the game. Yet, for all the talk of tactics and training, one of the most […]

SWIMMING – World Aquatics Championships. Singapore. Athletics – Vault Manchester Series. Manchester, U.K. Athletics – International Hochsprung Meeting. Heilbronn, Germany Athletics – World Athletics Diamond League. Silesia, Poland Athletics – István Gyulai Memorial. Budapest, Hungary Athletics – Citius Meeting. Bern, Switzerland Athletics – Sestriere Meeting. Sestriere, Italy CANOE RACING – 2025 ICF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. MILAN, […]

EQUESTRIAN EVENTING – CHIO AACHEN. AACHEN, GERMANY. JUDO – IJF EUROPEAN OPEN. TALLIN, ESTONIA. GYMNASTICS – COIMBRA TRAMPOLINE WORLD CUP. COIMBRA, PORTUGAL. ATHLETICS – DIAMOND LEAGUE. EUGENE, USA. CYCLING – UCI Mountain Bike World Series. Pal Arinsal, Andorra. SOFTBALL – WBSC Softball World Cup. Prince Albert, Canada. ATHLETICS – World Athletics Diamond League. Monaco. ATHLETICS […]

Why Medical Insurance Matters More Than Ever for Coaches You coach others to perform at their best. But when it comes to your own health, are you walking the talk? As Te Korowai’s insurance partner, we’re here to support your performance — by helping protect what matters most: your health, your income, and your whānau. […]