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Sport-Related Concussion: Some Perspective Amidst the Alarms

Posted Friday, 20 September 2013

Sport-related concussion (SRC) has received considerable popular and scientific attention in recent years. Unfortunately, much of this attention has reflected an inadequate appreciation of the natural clinical history of SRC, its risks, and the paucity of evidential support underlying various management approaches. In fact, two of the most popular beliefs...

In-Season versus Off-Season Considerations and Programming for Rugby

Posted Friday, 20 September 2013

Recovery is our biggest issue in-season as well as available time in the training week to ensure that each player is physically prepared for the next game. I attempt to have multiple options and daily sessions for players to train because all players have individual needs. However, the options immediately...

Physical Literacy

Posted Friday, 20 September 2013

Physical literacy is an extremely important aspect in youth development because it provides the fundamental movement skills needed to enjoy the wide range of physical activities that are available to us. Basic motor skills are the building blocks for more specialized movement skills and patterns that an athlete will need...

The FA Tesco Skills will become part of the national curriculum in a £150m investment

Posted Friday, 20 September 2013

The Football Association has announced that The FA Tesco Skills programme is now being promoted by both the Department of Education and Sport England as part of the Government’s new £150m investment into Primary Schools sport. It means that more youngsters around the country can access free quality football coaching...

How Children Succeed

Posted Friday, 20 September 2013

Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough This US bestseller isn’t quite as simple as the title suggests. This isn’t just a guide for the creation of successful children. The main thrust of the book is the importance of character development in young people. Tough argues...

Shut Up and Listen!

Posted Friday, 20 September 2013

...and advice for other first-time leaders Being entrusted with a leadership role requires a shift in mind-set. Leaders cannot afford to compartmentalise. They must simultaneously juggle the long- and short-term while inspiring those around them to do great work. But being a great leader is hard, and great leadership is...