Play Their Way Coffee Coach Catch-ups
60 minutes
Coach catch-ups are an opportunity for children’s coaches to explore a topic from a child-first coaching perspective. It’s a chance to share experiences and ideas with like-minded coaches.
Overview
A series of interactive online sessions focused on child-first coaching—an approach that prioritises the needs, voices, and experiences of children in sport and physical activity. Each session features a guest speaker from a leading organisation, offering insights, practical strategies, and opportunities for discussion.
Session Schedule & Details
July
Monday 27th July 12-1pm
Speaker: Katie Phillips
Role: Development Manager – Sport
Organisation: Youth Sports Trust
Topic: Child-first Coaching in a School Environment
August
Wednesday 26th August 12-1pm
Speaker: Ian Gregory
Role: School Programmes Manager
Organisation: Chance to Shine
Topic: A Summer of Play
September
Wednesday 30th September 5-6pm
Speaker: Elena Rodolfi
Role: Head of Swimming
Organisation: Badu
Topic: Bridging the gap between schools and community clubs
Each session is designed to:
Encourage open dialogue and peer learning
Share real-world examples and tools
Inspire coaches to put children’s voices and well-being at the heart of their practice
