22/07/2026
This is Elsie. ❤️
For some months Elsie has come every week to frisbee and very tentatively moved around the pitch like if she makes a wrong move, something terrible might happen. She’s always had fun but also often looked nervous. 👀
One day recently I saw her win her sports day sprint race at school and I was totally blown away by her speed. Why can’t we get her running like that on the frisbee pitch? Turns out, like a lot of girls we coach, that confidence plays a huge part in her performance. Today at summer camp it was noticeable how much she was taking off around the place and scoring goals. She is tall, fast and great to throw to. Was great to watch. 🏃🏻♀️💨
Today in our adults/older kids game at evening training, she came over to me unprompted and asked if she could join in. None of her friends playing, all the older people on pitch, quite a bold move. Is this the same Elsie? She came on and bombed around the place with no issues at all. Like she always had been there. Just amazing. 👊🏻
I think the hardest and yet most rewarding thing about coaching kids, is never knowing how long it might take to break through something with them. Sometimes you don’t because things are so multi layered and complicated. And progress is never linear but swings up and down all the time. Sometimes though, an awesome young person backs themself in front of you and it’s the best thing you get to see in ages. You often don’t know why but there it is and it’s so exciting. 😍
For all the Elsies out there, quietly growing in confidence and feeling comfortable in themselves, enjoying whatever hobby they love, we salute you! You made our day today Elsie! 🥰🥏
