Head's Newsletter 12 February 2021

3. Extras…...

For those who represent the School at the performance level of our participation, progression and performance pathway, there has been extra provision to try and minimise the lack of progress made from lack of training and fixtures. Performers have been expected to partake in two extra sessions per week based on skills or a fitness weakness. Team players have been having strength and conditioning ‘catch up’ and review sessions with Coaches and have been set goals for their return to play (whenever that may be!)

4. Guest Speaker Inspiration

“Everything negative - pressure, challenges - are all an opportunity for me to rise” (Kobe Byrant). In these troubled times it helps to look to the future and see the potential in how much better we can be. One way to get better, is to learn from those that are operating at the top of the game. With that in mind, we provided our senior rugby players with the opportunity to learn from one of the best coaches around, in the form of a Q&A session with James Parkes from Exeter Chiefs. Mr. Parkes is a former professional rugby player and is now a senior member on the coaching staff at the reigning Premiership and European Champions, the Exeter Chiefs. Over 70 students joined the online Q&A and spoke with Mr. Parkes regarding all things rugby, performance and life. It was a great learning experience for all students and staff!