A determined focus as an athlete, sharpened considerably by a constantly enquiring mind where he delved deeply into the process of performance, ultimately led Gordon Walker to becoming the famed coach he is today. In tandem with canoe racing queen Dame Lisa Carrington, “Gordy’’ as he is affectionately addressed by those who know him best, […]

Immersed in the round ball game from a young age All Whites Head Coach, Darren Bazeley, still lives and breathes football. “I grew up in England where football is everything and developed a love for the game which I still have today.” After signing a professional playing contract at age 14, Bazeley says he had […]

The coach within always lurked close to the surface in the make-up of Kirsten Hellier who seamlessly combined self-coaching with being a trailblazer in the competitive arena of women’s javelin in the 1990s. Once her decorated career as an athlete was over, Hellier quickly found her niche in the coaching ranks in a variety of […]

When Donna Wilkins would come off the netball court, she always knew exactly how many shots she had missed, or where she could have improved. She always knew how to read a game, so she hopes the transition into coaching will be a natural fit, as she steps into the role of head coach of […]

In November we announced our partnership with Tavendale + Partners, a national law firm with a highly regarded Sports Law Practice led by Sports Law specialist Henry Moore. Our partnership with Tavendale + Partners provides our members with a free consultation with their Sports Law team and access to expert guidance across both professional and […]

Verity Sharland has a passion for helping the next generation, and has influenced many of New Zealand’s top hockey players. A former representative of the Junior Black Sticks, Sharland not only coaches young hockey players, but also influences youth through her role at Feilding High School. Sharland is a Head of Faculty for health and […]

Like so many of us, Tom Stannard came to a crossroads in life. One path led to music, a passion that had fuelled a fire within. The other led to sport, his other pursuit. Growing up, he’d split his time between both. It was a balancing act that by his own admission had left his […]

Antonia Harrison recalls being screamed at by a coach who would throw chairs and break clipboards. But it inspired her to be the exact opposite as a coach. Harrison is the head coach of the New Zealand A beach volleyball programme, returning home after playing and coaching at North Florida University. When she finished high […]

Following a long list of success stories with other teams, coach Ben Sawyer had to persevere a little longer before his time with the WHITE FERNS turned the cricket world on its head. On a record 10-game losing streak heading into the United Arab Emirates-hosted T20 World Cup tournament last October, the WHITE FERNS form […]

Andy is a team performance expert with a background in psychology & applied neuroscience, who will over the coming months share insights ground the art and neuroscience of high-performance coaching. Each article will share a little of the latest applied neuroscience plus give simple tips on how to practically bring it to life in your […]

Andy is a team performance expert with a background in psychology & applied neuroscience, who will overthe coming months share insights ground the art and neuroscience of high-performance coaching. Each article will share a little of the latest applied neuroscience plus give simple tips on how to practically bring it to life in your own […]

When Megan Signal stands on the side of the platform, she knows her athletes have all the tools they need to succeed – not just in weightlifting, but outside of the sport too. It’s a very important philosophy for Signal, who only recently retired from her own competitive weightlifting career. “For me, I think coaching […]