24/06/2026
One thing Iāve always believedā¦
People perform best when they feel valued.
Today I spent the day delivering PE provision at Barton Junior, combining sport-specific skills with sports psychology.
This year weāve worked on football, cricket, athletics and now rounders, helping children develop not just physical skills, but confidence, resilience and self-belief too.
Iāve genuinely loved every minute of it.
The children have been brilliant, the staff have been brilliant, and itās a privilege to work with so many young people every single week.
Today was also one of the hottest days of the year.
After spending the day outside delivering lessons, I picked up a few ice lollies for the staff and kitchen team.
Nothing major.
No grand gesture.
Just a small way of saying thank you.
Because one thing sport has taught me is that success is never built alone.
Whether itās schools, sports clubs, businesses or teams, there are always people working hard behind the scenes who often donāt get the recognition they deserve.
Sometimes a small act of appreciation can go a long way.
And if thereās one thing Iād love to see more of, both in sport and in life, itās people taking a moment to recognise the people around them.
