Leadership 101

Abstract

Hoani is a lecturer in sport management and sport and exercise science at Lincoln University, with a PhD focused on load monitoring and blood flow restriction (BFR) training in basketball athletes. He has coached and managed sport scholarship athletes at Lincoln University for over a decade and has travelled the world managing elite basketball teams. His research explores practical applications of athlete tracking and innovative training methods to optimise performance and recovery. Hoani is passionate about developing rangatahi and supporting their progression to national and international competition.In this session, I’ll share practical insights on what it means to be an effective sports leader, focusing on communication, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure,while drawing on real-world experiences from coaching,managing teams, and supporting athlete development.