This week I thought I'd let the pictures do the talking. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Joey and Dan’s Friday Futsal
Football vs Education
Education then Football. Football then Education. Every parent, coach and player would have a point of view and it's always a good topic within the college we are part of. If I was looking at this when I was at college it would be a no-brainer - football was everything I wanted to do and … [Read more...] about Football vs Education
The 5W’s. What’s the Connection?
I was introduced to the The 5W's many years ago. At the time I thought they were a great collection of words put together to reinforce some coaching points I needed to learn. Years later I realised the 5W's contain many hidden connections with life learning skills and objectives. As a young … [Read more...] about The 5W’s. What’s the Connection?
Warning: Dip ahead!
I want to expand on The Honeymoon is Over blog from Shane last week, especially from a football perspective. Yes, our kids are tired and as Shane suggested, it is normal and as coaches (like teachers) we are ready for it. Many would suggest that training up to five mornings a week is going to make … [Read more...] about Warning: Dip ahead!
The opportunity to do the right thing
Last week I went on the stage 4 camp with Bec and Will. The camp was a blast, full of organised activities and free time to kick a ball. Both staff and students were put through their paces and challenged every step of the way. What stood out for me, was how we can overlook so many everyday … [Read more...] about The opportunity to do the right thing
Feeling Healthy?
I have had the opportunity this week to step out of the open learning space for awhile and start teaching the stage 6 students. We began our second core PDHPE module, Better Health for Individuals. This module runs for the remainder of the term and sees students learning about what health means to … [Read more...] about Feeling Healthy?
What Do You Need To Become Successful in Life?
Hi guys, Lately I am hearing too many people saying, "I can't do this." Let me tell you, there is no such thing as "I can't do this." Let's start with a quote from Tommy Lasorda: "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination." Thomas Charles "Tommy" … [Read more...] about What Do You Need To Become Successful in Life?
Will’s take on college camp
Click here for a few photos of the trip... I had the privilege of participating in the year 7 and 8 college camp at Point Wolstoncroft, Lake Macquarie. Rebecca, Andrew and I shared the group amongst three lodges and I kept watch over 21 students in one lodge named Grevillea. It was challenging … [Read more...] about Will’s take on college camp
Teacher Talk Time
We have all been there. You're in a lesson, coaching session or meeting where the person speaking is not really being listened to. You start doodling or looking at the clock thinking, "Come on, I just want to start..." As a sporty student myself, who often got told that I had "ants in my pants" … [Read more...] about Teacher Talk Time
ITS welcomes Matt Toohey
ITS welcomes Matt Toohey as our Strength and Conditioning and Functional Movement Coach The first thing I think about in regards to the excitement I feel towards my new role at the college, is how awesome it would have been to have had the opportunity to attend a college like this when I was … [Read more...] about ITS welcomes Matt Toohey