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What will the Virus do to the Future of Saturday Sport in Schools?

Posted Friday, 8 May 2020

Amongst the many things which are uncertain about how schools will operate when pupils return, there is general agreement on one thing: inter-school sport will be one of the last things to resume. Currently forbidden by National Governing Bodies, as well as travel and distancing restrictions, there is little chance...

Seasonal Shifts in School Sport?

Posted Wednesday, 6 May 2020

What does School sport look like next year and beyond? During this time of crisis, one positive to come out of this is exciting reflection on School Sport and has raised questions. Do we look at different models? Would it suit our climate? What is the role of school sport?...

Book Review - “The Hard Hat” by Jon Gordon

Posted Monday, 4 May 2020

The sub title of this book is “21 Ways to be a Great Teammate”, and the strongest of its content focuses on these processes. The book narrates the story of George Boiardi, a Lacrosse player at Cornell University, tragically killed in a playing accident. His legacy to the team and...

E before P: No Exceptions

Posted Friday, 1 May 2020

As many schools in the UK remain closed due to COVID-19, I sit in a very fortunate position: with my PE Department, in an open College, with currently over 300 students on campus. We have lessons, laughter and a solid sense of community, and we also have a ‘new norm’...

Book Review - 'Every Moment Matters' by John O' Sullivan

Posted Monday, 27 April 2020

This is the second book by the founder of the “Changing the Game” project and “Way of Champions” podcast. It is dedicated to attempting to define the characteristics of athlete-centred development coaching. The contention reflected in the title, is that every interaction between coach and athlete is important, and influences...

Planning the “What if?” Sports Scenarios for the Autumn Term

Posted Monday, 27 April 2020

When no one knows when, or even whether, any pupils will attend schools in the summer term, September seems a long way away. It would appear difficult, to the point of impossible, to plan a sports programme amidst so many unknown factors. So, what are the options? Ignore the issue,...