I have recently been listening to a range of podcasts from sports science experts during my morning commute to college. Last Friday's episode really stood out to me, it was called: 'Zero - Option - Mentality' What I took from the episode was that some people go through life with a mentally … [Read more...] about Is your child mentally weak?
Season 2016 review – Kariong U11A-1
My morning training squad consists of Under 11's players who were given the opportunity to play in the Central Coast Football 11A competition. Although not everyone in my current training squad played in the competition, we were able to use the opportunity to focus on week-to-week tasks to improve … [Read more...] about Season 2016 review – Kariong U11A-1
What’s Your Child’s Digital Citizenship?
Digital Citizenship is about confident and positive engagement with digital technology. Even without your child’s permission, their digital DNA is often started while they are still in utero, with parents posting ultrasound pictures along with pregnancy announcements. As they grow, so too does … [Read more...] about What’s Your Child’s Digital Citizenship?
Skills for the next generation
A seminal study has identified the essential employment skills for the next generation of college leavers. Students in the near future face a set of challenges unlike those that confronted past generations, including work casualisation, periods of under or unemployment, high work mobility and the … [Read more...] about Skills for the next generation
Technology not always helpful.
When it comes to physical development we as coaches must keep a close eye on current technology being used that could potentially hinder a child from becoming the best they can become. Too much screen time can unfortunately have a massive impact on human development, especially in younger children. … [Read more...] about Technology not always helpful.
Milk Alternatives
These days there seems to be a massive variety of non-dairy milks available on our supermarket shelves. But what prompted this sort of change in our thinking? Lactose intolerance has been around for a long time but these non-dairy alternatives have only recently gained momentum and … [Read more...] about Milk Alternatives
The Power of Play
Teaching Australian to our Japanese guests This week, Stage 5 were host to 32 Japanese students who are visiting Australia from their homes near Hiroshima, Japan. They arrived at college with the purpose of spending the day immersed in Australian college life and practising English in an everyday … [Read more...] about The Power of Play
Cafe News
Can't believe it's week 6 and the end of term is fast approaching. We are still encouraging the students to try new food items and, to that end, we have had a couple of new menu items this term. A few of the menu offerings are as follows: Chicken lasagna Curry sausages with rice Lamb … [Read more...] about Cafe News
Spending too much time online?
Ever wondered how much time you (or your high-tech kid) is spending on their phone? - Install the Checky App. Ever thought about not taking your phone along with you ... and worried people might think you're odd - check out the No Phone. Wondering just how much time you (or they) spend on the apps … [Read more...] about Spending too much time online?
Mindfulness Matters
Two weeks ago I attended professional development days which were hosted by the AIS in the Hunter Valley. It was the same seminar that my colleague Gavin attended as a presenter on how we combine academic studies and a football/ tennis development program. There were many workshops and guest … [Read more...] about Mindfulness Matters