Gaynor Hutchison

"Performance sport should be the ultimate meritocracy, where our representative teams and top athletes are the very best of us." Phil Smith, our executive director of partnerships, introduces the Talent Inclusion Advisory Group that'll work on creating sports environments where everyone feels welcome so the best can thrive regardless of their background. sportengland.org/blogs/question…

We all know movement helps us feel good, and coaching sessions can be a great place to open up conversations about mental health 💙 This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, discover @MindCharity's Wellbeing Activity Library to help you do just that: mind.turtl.co/story/wellbein…

Here are 12 uncomfortable truths about life... 1.

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1 in 5 children aged 8-16 years old in England has a probable mental health disorder (NHS, 2023). 💙 This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're sharing some resources from @MindCharity and @_UKCoaching for coaches to better support children and young people: bit.ly/3N2aDQC

📢 Announcing our new safeguarding course for young coaches! Developed with @NSPCC & CPSU to @CIMSPA standards ⭐ For young coaches (16-17) Llearn how to spot & report any concerns & safeguard your own welfare Details 👇 bit.ly/4jRST9M #Safeguarding #ChildProtection

☕️ For the forgetful, distracted, and low-key chaotic - this mug gets you 😂 Coffee first. Then... wait, what was I doing again? Get it before you forget 👉 ducatee.com/i-came-funny-m…

What do coaches want in a player? It’s not just talent. It’s habits. It’s a mindset. ✅ Compete every day ✅ Lead by example ✅ Be accountable ✅ Give energy ✅ Be humble This list isn’t just for athletes, it’s for life. 👇

A Hard Truth for Parents. “If you do too much for your children, you are increasing your self-esteem by stealing theirs.” Let them figure it out. The best gift you can give your kids is the belief that they can handle hard things. x.com/PsycheWizard/s…

Every coach lives this journey. The 5 Stages of Coaching. From survival to spent. Legendary coach Don Meyer nailed it. Where are you right now?

Did you know you can access a free mini course on children's rights in sports and physical activity, created in partnership with @UNICEF_UK!? 🤩 It only takes 10 minutes, and provides a great introduction to child-first coaching: bit.ly/42zLHJq

Leadership QOTD:

There’s a difference between a manager and a leader. You can be a good manager but poor leader — and vice-versa. Management is about your organizational skills, overseeing projects and plans. Leadership is about your people skills and getting the best from them.

@WomeninSport_UK's research on the 'dream deficit' found that there's still a 21% gender gap in aspirations. With #InternationalWomensDay round the corner, join us for a coach catch-up with @Emily_Handyside of @_UKCoaching, 7th March 4pm-5pm: bit.ly/4kcbcqq

NEW PARENTS IN SPORT PODCAST - 'Mental Health and Sport - Supporting Young Athletes' In this episode Associate Dean at University Campus of Football Business(UCFB) and author Dr. Richard Elliott joined me to discuss 'Supporting Mental Health in Young Athletes' and what that potentially means for us as sporting parents. During the conversation we discussed amongst other things: Mental health operating on a continuum, much like physical health Establishing a distinction between everyday struggles ("bad days") and long-term mental health issues The importance of parents aligning their expectations with their child's motivations for playing sport The unpredictability of elite sport meaning that effort doesn’t always lead to success Recognising that adolescents go through significant neurobiological changes, making them more prone to mood swings, anxiety, and emotional extremes The importance of talking and normalising conversations about feelings and mental health Helping our sporting children develop coping mechanisms for setbacks, just as they would for physical injuries Being an emotional anchor as a parent, not just a second coach or critic Richard Elliott is Associate Dean at University Campus of Football Business (UCFB). He has spent more than twenty years researching the lived experiences of elite athletes and the environments in which they work.

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That’s a wrap on the 2024 @truball_axcel Back2Back! Congratulations to our champions 🏆 @WalesArchery @EastonTarget Wiawis @BeiterArchery @arrowsocks Ten Zone Targets

The 2024 national target rankings are official! Congratulations to all who placed. Click the link below to find out where you finished this year 👇archerygb.org/competitions/n…

The 2024 National Indoor Weekend booklet is live! Discover all about the competitions, tradeshow, schedule, and more. 🤩 Use the link and download: archerygb.org/files/2024-nat… @truball_axcel @EastonArrows @WalesArchery