Confessions of a Women’s Rugby Novice…
First Timer: Last December I had the privilege to take a group of U16 players to Twickenham to the Varsity matches between Oxford and Cambridge. For some it was their first…
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Reflections on ‘Redefining Masculinity…’ – An Overview
Now that the football season is in full swing – I am taking the mighty 4s this year who are unbeaten so far – it has given me ample time…
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…
Team Architecture: Peruvian Tekkers, High-Five to Victory and How Teams Can Save You
“Though she be but little, she be fierce” Helena, A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream Peruvian Tekkers: What is it with props? In all the teams I have ever been involved…
Exploring Masculinity and Female Role Models
Is man no more than this? King Lear This week, we wanted to look at what it means to be a ‘man’ with the team. This is a necessary…
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