Rio 2016 holds a special place in my heart. My cousin Dario, who lives in Torino Italy, is part of the Italian Olympic team. He is a "maestro" of the Italian fencing team which has performed brilliantly, winning one gold and three silver medals. My cousin started fencing at the age of nine, when his … [Read more...] about My Olympic Connection
What’s your Super Power? I Teach
There was a recent article in the newspaper about our college. Perhaps you have read it. It made me feel very proud to be a part of such an extraordinary college but it also made me feel a little sad that there was little emphasis on the teaching staff. Yes. I get it. I do work with quite the … [Read more...] about What’s your Super Power? I Teach
Knowledge Is Key
As football becomes a more renown sport in Australia, the possibility and opportunity of one day becoming a professional footballer is becoming less and less. This does not mean that individuals are becoming less talented but rather it takes a great deal more to “make it” than it ever has before. … [Read more...] about Knowledge Is Key
Bouncebackability
Bouncebackability is defined as "the capacity to recover quickly from a setback". The word was first coined by ex-footballer and manager Iain Dowie. As a coach, bouncebackability is a quality I value in both the teams and individuals that I work with on a daily basis. It is essential in life to … [Read more...] about Bouncebackability
Mariners Community Work
Blake, Joey and myself have started a new, community-based role, going to different public colleges across the Central Coast. We are running two programs called Mariners Active and Sporting Schools. Mariners Active is about getting kids outside, having lots of fun and getting exercise. We play … [Read more...] about Mariners Community Work
The Present
Last week in class we watched a very short video clip, and then had a discussion about it. The clip had some powerful messages, to which the children were very perceptive. The clip is just over four minutes long. What life lessons do you think are being … [Read more...] about The Present