Thread of Gold - The Sedbergh Philosophy
GOLD and Sedbergh Coaching
At Sedbergh we believe children best develop skills and attitudes when they are inspired. We will select our coaching teams based on both competence as a coach and amazing character.
Please do not be offended when you turn up to registration if the coaches greet the children with a fist bump, hand shake or an arm around the shoulder first. Connecting and reconnecting as quickly as we can with the children gives us a greater opportunity to understand the child's needs quicker and build trust to support their development.
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Growth
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determination
Our intention is to create skilful, adaptable people both on and off the pitch. GOLD underpins all the above.
Sedbergh’s Thread of GOLD: - GROWTH, ORIGINALITY, LEADERSHIP and DETERMINATION is integrated into each programme with fun and enjoyment at the very heart of delivery.
Challenge: We hope every child feels suitably challenged at points throughout the course. If it is too easy, we are probably not learning. Mental, physical and technical challenges will be plenty, in order to create some individual and collective frustration. We operate to a 60 / 40 rule which is 60% of the time things should look and feel pretty good and the other 40% should look challenging and frustrating. We actively encourage some failure. First Attempt In Learning.
Game Sense versus Block Practice
We will tend to play and learn through a variety of carefully designed games that shine a light on certain areas of technical or tactical development. The games often look less traditional which helps us place greater emphasis on the area of development.
Block practice or drills are a great way of placing a specific action or technique in isolation to help support greater understanding in a less dynamic atmosphere. However, within our drill we do need to replicate the action or technique in some form of stress in order to transfer back into the game at a later date. We will never deliver mindless practice with no learning or transfer.
Find out more about Sedbergh
The magnificent location of Sedbergh means pupils can enjoy school life in a safe, healthy and dynamic environment. The opportunities for outdoor activities are almost unlimited – from a walk in the hills to mountain biking, or the calm of fishing to the challenge of kayaking.
While academic study is central for every pupil the experiences of a Sedberghian are never confined only to the classroom.
