Centralised sport programmes do have their successes but are not the only approach when trying to manage high-performance sport, a University of Otago researcher says. The centralised system was one that has been used by Rowing New Zealand for a long time. Likewise, Swimming New Zealand has moved away from a centralised system. "But there’s no point in having a centralised system if no-one wants to be there." While being around the best players and coaches had its advantages, it was not the only thing important in an athlete-centred approach.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 25, 2019 15:22 UTC