Sport Provides Mates for Life

Sport Provides Mates for Life

Sport Provides Mates for Life On Friday night I found myself back in Pukekohe, the place where I grew up playing sport. I caught up with a group of mates I’ve known for decades. Apart from my older brother, Jimmy, and my cousin, Dean, every one of them came into...
A Life Well Lived… or Simply a Busy One?

A Life Well Lived… or Simply a Busy One?

Does pursuing sporting excellence come at the expense of living a balanced life? As parents, have we ever stopped to define what a life well lived actually looks like for our child as they navigate their way to adulthood? Today our children have more sporting...
Do Parents Own Their Kids’ Goals?

Do Parents Own Their Kids’ Goals?

A reflection for sport parents – Craig Ross (26 Jan 2026) When a child misses a goal, do they feel disappointed —or do they feel like they’ve let you down? That difference matters more than we often realise. Over my years coaching young cricketers and...