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The 6 Attributes of Courage

Posted Friday, 11 October 2013

Courage is something that everybody wants — an attribute of good character that makes us worthy of respect. From the Bible to fairy tales; ancient myths to Hollywood movies, our culture is rich with exemplary tales of bravery and self-sacrifice for the greater good. From the cowardly lion in The...

Can a School have a Coaching Philosophy?

Posted Friday, 11 October 2013

One of the priorities for any custodian of sport in a school is the difficult issue of quality control. With anywhere between half a dozen and a hundred coaches delivering sessions within a programme, ensuring that they are all of a minimum standard is certainly a challenge. Is it therefore...

Holiday Work Opportunities for Teachers

Posted Saturday, 28 September 2013

A number of providers of children's activity camps are seeking experienced teachers as camp leaders and coaches, at a range of venues around the country. Opportunities exist in most holidays, especially the summer. Contact andy@independentcoacheducation.co.uk for details, or call 015395 60060

Minister for Sport at Conference

Posted Saturday, 28 September 2013

The Minister for Sport, Rt Hon Hugh Robertson MP, will deliver the Keynote Address on Olympic Legacy at thie year's Directors of Sport Conference. This will take place on 31 January 2014 at The Oxford Hotel. Details at www.padsis.com

Peace Through Sport: UN creates International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Posted Friday, 27 September 2013

In a historic decision, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly today approved by consensus a proclamation establishing an International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The Day will be celebrated each year on 6 April, the date of the opening of the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in...

Book Review: The Score Takes Care Of Itself

Posted Friday, 27 September 2013

My Philosophy of Leadership Bill Walsh ‘The Score Takes Care of Itself’ is an account of Bill Walsh, the legendary San Francisco 49ers coach who took the team from a 2-14 record in his first year, to a Super Bowl in his third. Along the way he encountered a great...