MY BLOG

In this essay I share a little about my father who was the biggest influence in my life while I was growing up. This year marks twenty years since he passed away on Sunday 19th March 2006. As the anniversary is a significant one, I will share his story as a personal tribute to my father James.

When I went to school in the 60s and 70s, the value of sports for the child was only seen through the lens of parents and educators. Students were considered either good academically or sporty. Not both. Today, research has shown the value of competitive sports also includes the social and mental health wellbeing of the child. Research shows that attainment of high levels of success academically and in sports is not mutually exclusive. With the right support both can be achie