What do you tell children about sports participation? Do your children tell you how they feel about their sport before or after a game or match? Do they let you know about any stresses, frustrations and expectations that come with participation? Do they play with fear? In my last blog I wrote … [Read more...] about Supporting Children in Sport
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One Minute to Win It
My desire to be a professional footballer is influenced by many life factors - sacrifices, studies, training, playing and injuries, to name a few. My daily routine, social environment and activities influence my mental and physical performances every minute I choose not to be in it. During any … [Read more...] about One Minute to Win It
What is science?
As the new science teacher, I should probably say something about why I'm here. Teaching science seemed to be the logical progression in my life. From a very young age I was always fascinated by justification. By that I mean, how do we know the things that we think we know? As opposed to being a … [Read more...] about What is science?
Why it’s important to trust your training
If you have spent some time watching the A-League this year you will have witnessed an abundance of shots on goal that should have been buried in the back of the net, but instead have gone sailing over the crossbar, pushed wide of the post or hit straight at the keeper. Sometimes it’s difficult to … [Read more...] about Why it’s important to trust your training
The Importance of Mistakes
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” Albert Einstein As a coach, one of the hardest decisions is to let a player make a mistake. While mistakes allow individuals to learn and grow, they are also seen to be high risk, so we often choose the easier option of telling … [Read more...] about The Importance of Mistakes
Is our education system too narrow?
When we think of education, we often picture a teacher standing in front of the class directing the students. We often place importance on traditional subjects that promote reading, writing and arithmetic. Is this the most effective way of preparing our students for the 'real world'? Teachers … [Read more...] about Is our education system too narrow?