Dear Brisbane friends,
Date Claimer PD at the PUB with KELVIN GILES
PUTTING THE ‘KID’ BACK INTO KID’S SPORT - Thursday September 13, 6pm-7:30pm, Sandgate Queensland
Why aren't we treating kids' sport as though their lives depend on it?
Legendary international coach @Kelvin Giles, Gert-Jan Pepping and I team-up on improving the quality of experience for children & youth in sports.
PUB - Mr Henderson’s Sandgate, Brighton Rd
KG's wisdom:
Passion for youth sport
Long-term athletic development
"War stories” from his time with some of Australian sport’s biggest names
Kelvin Giles gold:
“Australia has only about 300,000 nine-year-olds. The nation can't afford to lose any.”
“Once we know how people learn things - that should be the way we coach them.”
Experience:
Head Coach of both English and Australian Track and Field teams
Director of Performance at the Brisbane Broncos
Director of Strength and Conditioning at the QAS
Head of Australian Rugby Union’s Elite Player Development.
For whom:
Coaches
PE teachers
Trainers
Parents
Learners
Plus, Dr Gert-Jan Pepping, Deputy Head of Exercise Science at Australian Catholic University, Brisbane - known educator & researcher in youth sport development space & successful coach
Cost $20 (includes large drink and nibbles)
All money raised will be donated to 'Heart of Australia'
RSVP & sponsorship inquiry:
Craig 0431311070; Email: coachgunny@craiggunn.org
#education #learning #coaching #engagement
