Coaches across Aotearoa dedicate countless hours to supporting young athletes and teams. Now it's your turn to say thanks! Choose from an e-card or video message, fill in the details, and we’ll take care of the rest. Sport NZ will also spotlight selected messages on our socials, so keep an eye out! T&Cs apply
Russell is a carpet layer and a rugby and touch coach in his spare time. He sees coaching as a great way to help upskill his community and offer a positive environment for young people to have fun.
Tayla is an account executive at TVNZ and a netball coach in her spare time. She says coaching brings her the greatest joy and loves seeing those ‘lightbulb’ moments in players.
Tarena is a secondary school health teacher and a football coach in her spare time. She started coaching as a good way to spend more time with her kids – that was over 16 years ago!
Check out the resources provided by Sport NZ and Coach for Life to help and inspire professional and volunteer coaches. Learn about the Balance is Better philosophy, read articles on helping kids flourish in sport and get access to coaching lessons and advice, backed by the experts.
