Environments for Success

Murrays Bay Intermediate is proud to announce Dr Craig Harrison, internationally recognised expert in athlete development and host of the popular podcast “The Athlete Development Show", is presenting his talk "Environments for Success" to our community.

About Craig's talk:
Most people think that to achieve success is sport you need to focus on the outcome. But the science shows it’s not true. It turns out that focusing on the result of the game or competition actually reduces a young athlete’s chance of performing at their best and limits their development as a person. This fascinating talk uncovers the alternative. Drawing from the latest science and real-life stories from more than 20 years of experience, Craig will show you how to create an environment at home to help your child have more fun, build resilience and perform at their sporting best.

About Craig:
Craig works with sports parents, coaches and organisations to develop more creative, confident and resilient young athletes. He holds a PhD in athlete development and supervises a number of postgraduate students at AUT University. Craig is the husband of International Netball and Beach Volleyball player Anna Harrison and dad of Isaac, Georgia and Benjamin.

What people are saying about Craig's talk:
"From his own personal experience to well-grounded research, Craig's presentation was insightful and thought-provoking. His relaxed presentation style and ability to get his message across were very relatable and well-received by his audience. I would highly recommend Craig to any parents or coaches whose children are, or will be getting involved in sport." - Gary Pasfield, Principal, Waimauku School