Reflections on ‘Redefining Masculinity…’ – Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being
Below are some reflections on the project I was working on last term with a school rugby team (U16s) I coached. An introduction to it all can be found here.…
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Firsts and Lasts: From Croke Park to Twickenham
I remember trips with my father to lots of sporting venues. I have very vivid memories of visiting Croke Park, the home of Gaelic games, with its old wooden benches…
Reassessing Role Models and Guest Coach Dr Anna Stodter
Reassessing Role Models: “All women become like their mothers – that’s their great tragedy. No man does – that is his.” Oscar Wilde At the very start of this project,…
Developing Healthier Team Dynamics: Sharing your ‘why’
A man who knows his ‘why’ can bear almost any ‘how’ Viktor Frankl After a bruising fixture over the weekend in which we suffered a heavy loss, it was important…
Redefining Masculinity in Rugby Cultures
“You have my whole heart. You always did.” Cormac McCarthy, The Road I had just turned 12 when my father passed away from a sudden heart attack. He had…
