It's wonderful to see a veteran like Murray Speden still contributing to his sport, and even better that young people are taking the opportunity to benefit from his knowledge. One of the continuing frustrations with New Zealand sporting development is the failure to learn from those who have been there and done that. It is prevalent across all New Zealand sports and is a hindrance to achievement. Too much valuable time is spent reinventing the wheel and not advancing skills on the shoulders of those who know. In smaller communities that is especially the case and this story offers positive encouragement that all is not lost.
It was great to meet Tori at the athletics awards evening and to hear her inspirational story.
It's wonderful to see a veteran like Murray Speden still contributing to his sport, and even better that young people are taking the opportunity to benefit from his knowledge. One of the continuing frustrations with New Zealand sporting development is the failure to learn from those who have been there and done that. It is prevalent across all New Zealand sports and is a hindrance to achievement. Too much valuable time is spent reinventing the wheel and not advancing skills on the shoulders of those who know. In smaller communities that is especially the case and this story offers positive encouragement that all is not lost.