Coaching Information & Support
New Zealand has a proud history of sporting excellence. Excellence in sport requires excellence in coaching.
Quality coaches have a huge impact on their communities. They spend time with New Zealanders, young and old, and have a positive influence on the lives and values of those they come in contact with.
Below are links, information and resources that will assist Bay of Plenty coaches in the coaching arena. These links take you to the Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) website which has vast array of coaching resources and ideas at your fingertips.
SPARC RESOURCES
Overview | Coaching | SPARC - ihi Aotearoa
In this Coaching section you can:
- read and download the New Zealand Coaching Strategy
- find out How To Get Started in Coaching
- get information on CoachForce, CoachCorp and NZ CoachApproach
- find out about Our Strategic Approach to Coach Development
- get information on Coaching Development and Education
- get inspired by the SPARC Volunteer Coach of the Year
SPORT BAY OF PLENTY RESOURCES
COACHING
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS
NUTRITION / HYDRATION
- Away From Home
- Exercising in the Heat
- Fluids for Athletes
- Fluid Selection
- Fluids/Foods after Training/Competition
- Fluids/Foods before Training/Competition
- Fluids/Foods during Training/Competition
- Fueling the Young Athlete
- Gaining Weight for Athletes
- Losing Weight for Athletes
- Iron Indicator
- From Training Diet to Meal Plans
- Checklist for the Travelling Athlete & Coach
- Checklist for Travelling Athlete & Coach
- Foods/Fluids for Team Sports
- Nutrition for Travel
- Long Distance Travel
- Nutrition Research
- Protein Pointer
- Sports Drinks
- Tournament Tips
- Training Diet - Everyday Eating
- Training Diet - Minerals
- Training Diet - Vitamins










