Alex Chiet

Five of the largest sporting codes are calling for a focus on fun this winter season, rather than a competitive push that's putting young players off. The codes - cricket, netball, hockey, football… Audio

Sport New Zealand's National Sport Development Consultant Alex Chiet responds to the issues raised by Hamish Bidwell about Sport NZ's work and the impact COVID-19 has had on progressing their… Audio

A look at the changes underway in youth sport to boost participation and skill development and prevent burnout. New Zealand Rugby, Netball, Football Hockey and Cricket have pledged to take the… Audio

Sport NZ is looking to combat the professionalisation of youth sports, which it says is contributing to kids dropping out of sport early.  Audio

Sporting injuries for under-14s have surged. Since 2008 Injuries are up 60 percent in this age group, much higher growth than any other age. ACC believes it could be because young people are… Audio

Sport New Zealand says sports coaches, parents and schools need to stop the obsession with winning in order to keep more kids playing sport and being active. In the last 16 years participation in… Audio