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our vision

HeadStart exists to help young athletes "be greater", both on & off the field.

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We connect football & mindset training we create a lasting impact upon young Kiwis, creating skills for success through personalised care & guidance

 

We believe every young athlete in New Zealand should have the opportunity to learn the skills for success through sport, developing them as better athletes and as well-rounded people.

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So that our next generation of Kiwis can flourish both in their athletic performances and in their mental well-being.

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our process

HeadStart's programs and sessions are built from:

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  • The evidence of well-validated psychology & neuroscience research studies.

  • The practical experience of what it takes to perform at the professional & international level of competitive sport.

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So that you receive the most effective tools to build mental strength & well-being from our programs and sessions.

Our outcomes

The table below summarises the key outcomes of HeadStart's training programs:

Outcomes of Mental Skills Training

We aim for the complete development of young athletes.

 

So that every young person can thrive, both on & off the field!

Our principles

HeadStart Principles

These principles are our commitment to you.

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Our training environment and programs are built upon these principles.

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So that every young athlete has the opportunity to flourish and become their best!

our research

HeadStart's programs use high-quality research from the following fields of psychology:

Positive Psychology

Positive Psychology

The study of what makes people thrive and live with quality

Performance Psychology

Performance Psychology

The study of what makes people perform at their best

Developmental Psychology

Developmental Psychology

The study of physical, cognitive & socio-emotional learning in people

All of our programs have been designed based upon the research from these fields and using Francis' University education in psychology

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