We got him! Evan has been on standby for months and is a legend for doing so. Now House Parent at Sedbergh, once DoS at Portsmouth Grammar and Bishop Stortford, he knows his apples.
Danny and Matt join us from Clifton College - a school that hides from nobody in the Daily Mail Trophy with one of the toughest fixture lists on the circuit!
We get him! Zoran’s St Benedict’s Ealing are sitting in 5th at half term - he’s absolutely delighted!
Martin from Red2Blue Gazing joins us to discuss mindset training not only for your pupils, but also for you as a leader.
Our weekly wrap up of the Daily Mail Trophy merit table. NSB reclaim top spot with Tommy Rich’s slipping to second. King’s Wimbledon climb to fourth…. All to play for next half term!
Chris is Director of Sport at Charterhouse School in Surrey - school with a rich footballing tradition, but one that has evolved enormously since becoming co-ed.
Matt Gold, Abingdon DoR, joins us this week. State school rugby, post HT fixtures, and brand of rugby all discussed!
We get Gaz at last and talk to him about his transition from St John's to Repton School; Repton's 'Big 5'; and the differences from busy day school to large boarding.
Kirkham Grammar Director of Rugby, Jonny Roddam joins Phil and Russ this week to discuss their rugby programme and that win against Sedbergh!
This week we answer questions and comments from our listeners, hopefully lifting the lid on some challenging experiences for PE teachers.
In this week’s Beyond the Try Line we are joined by Joe Winpenny, DoR at St Edward’s School, Oxford. We also discuss whether Sedbergh can be caught….??
Long time friend of the pod, Tallan Gill joins us from Kirkham GS where he has been Head for just over a year. Tal is an ex DoS, and his career path has not been straightforward. This is a must listen!
This week we discuss all the unbelievable action that has been taking place across 1st XV rugby in The Daily Mail Trophy, including a try-fest between Sedbergh and Clifton College!
Adam has been leading sport in schools for over 20 years and opens up about what it takes to get a small school recognised nationally for its sport.
Episode 1 of a new weekly special in partnership with our friends at SOCS - Beyond the Try Line will review all the big games in the Daily Mail Trophy each week - a competition contested by over 160 1st XVs around the country!
This week, Phil and Russ dissect a potentially tricky parent email!
We’re back! Season 2 of the pod - more stories, more insight, and there will be more guests. Strap yourselves in!!
Chris Dossett, Chairman of PADSIS, joins us this week to discuss his school visits in support of directors of sport, as well as his upcoming presentation to the full HMC conference to promote sport up the school agenda with Heads.
Jack Emmerson, assistant director of sport at Reigate Grammar, joins us to discuss how we can think about fixtures differently using the Good Games Index. He also chats about how PE at Reigate is being viewed by pupils through the lens of Nandos.
Youth sport conduct at tournaments and sports awards are on the agenda for this late night rant! The pod life is real