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Those that know me understand that I focus most of my energy on the process on not the outcome, but that in doing so you’re more likely to achieve the desired results… but this is a hugely proud coach moment to have played some small part in their journey ❤️

Both & have been selected to represent at the European Junior Touch Championships, in Vichy France 14th to 19th August, in the Mixed U18s… Ben has been selected as Captain!!

It’s been a long, hard selection process that kicked off in February this year. Having to prove their ability, fitness, team work across multiple weekend high performance camps.

“Both boys have hugely benefited from the coaching, support & guidance provided by Mike during their Youth Years at Shelford. In fact both boys are very excited to be joining Mike in the Lower Colts at Shelford this season”

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From coach to team mates.

Coached a lot of the boys in this photo.

Enjoying watching them transition to senior Eggball.

Feeling old though.

Why do we love sport? For the emotion. The elation and the heartbreak

Firstly, huge congrats to those in the plate team! To get a W away from home is a huge achievement!👏🏽

Secondly, despite the hurt of a loss, which I’m sure will be felt by many, I still remain hugely proud of the cup team’s efforts today. What an amazing spectacle from all the young men involved, what an incredible game to finish in which you gave your all.

I am hugely proud of your efforts and I know that is a feeling shared by most. Sport can unfortunately be cruel at times as someone has to lose.

For those who played their final game of youth rugby today, you should be hugely proud of all you achieved over the years, remember this isolated loss doesn’t define you or shadow how far you have come. I look forward to supporting your senior rugby adventures.

For those who have an another year to go, I’m excited to see where we can build from the foundations you have set.

Coaches, parents and the whole support network, I have throughly enjoyed my two years with this group and I can’t thank you enough. ❤️🦚

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Today I practiced what I preach and stepped outside of my comfort zone to co-deliver the keynote speech for Director of Sport conference.

Although terrifying, having the opportunity to deliver a message that I feel hugely passionate about, to a room full of people who have the opportunity to steer the next generation to a brighter future, was a huge privilege and one I am truly grateful for.

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2024s Promise.

Those who know me will testify that I and, as a result the business has a real passion for developing individuals, for allowing them to realise their potential and achieve what they believed to be impossible.

This photo was taken approximately 40km in to a 60km run, both distances further than I had ever run in one go prior.

It’s fair to say and pretty clear physically that I was in a hole, physically and mentally. The voices in my head telling me stopping there would be fine as I’d already achieved more than I thought I could-but that wasn’t the point. I’d told myself that I would run home and there wasn’t anything short of being hit by a car that was going to prevent that.

It took a huge amount of support from loved ones but I surprised myself in achieving what I thought I couldn’t.

2024 provides new opportunities, new challenges to achieve more than we thought we could and with that promises to grow in it’s offering.

By the years end we will continue to offer our tailored development through our camps and individual coaching sessions, but also after conversations with possible partners, the exciting additional offerings of:

Personal Training Plans
Personal Nutrition Plans
Mentorship
A ‘Run Club’
Small Athlete Development Camps
Great links to athlete support (eg. Physio, Massage etc.)

It sounds big, but as the run showed me, there’s not much that can’t be achieved when you make yourself a promise and surround yourself with the right people….

Watch this space.

In-fact….see you in it with us! 😏👊🏽

It’s been a funny year, with losses, hurt, failures and disappointment. But, it has also had learnings, development, progress and memories.

With the new year comes fresh starts and more opportunities to grow.

Take those opportunities. Fail again. Learn again. Evolve again.

Smile with family and friends. Surround yourself with people that challenge you.

Enjoy the journey.

Be patient with the process.

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I sowed a seed in my own head a few months ago to try something I wasn’t sure I would physically be able to complete, in the space between the impossible and unknown.

The planned route was 36miles. (Ambitious having never run more than 18 previously)

Setting off from Cambridge Station at 8.16 we faced multiple detours, various terrains, being separated, vile weather some fuel stops and changes in the support team. After all this we arrived back home around 5, soaking and sore, having ran and cycled 40miles.

Thank you to for a conditioning program that supports those mindsets and physiques that want to push limits. 💪🏽

Thank you to my crazy ma for joining my stupidity, for braving the elements and sticking at it, and to my patient wife .gillick for allowing me the space to attempt this, supporting with fuel, words and also running the final 10km of the challenge with me when I was at my lowest. You are both very strong humans. ❤️

Today has been uncomfortable to say the least but I’m still proud to have even attempted it, let alone made it home (after a very stern word with myself when faced with the final half marathon)

Moral of the story. You’re capable of achieving more than you think-go get it!

Loving the chance to get to work with this young chap again!

Turned up with a clear idea of where he wants to improve and a fantastic attitude.

It’s going to be an exciting summer! 💪🏽

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I always try and encourage those I coach to play a wide variety of sports to build up their appreciation and skillsets.

So I did the same myself.

Lads, I cant recommend giving netball a go enough! If you can learn to beat and manipulate defenders while creating space without the need for size and power, then you will become very dangerous! Also a few handling skills in there for good measure while being a 360 game which is great for your awareness.

Pains me to share this, to have have lost such a dear friend far too soon. 💔

Gaz believed in me and what we strive to deliver though the business. People and relationships, connections. These are the real success stories.

When it wasn’t too sunny and Gareth was able to coach on our camps his presence and passion for development and enjoyment was felt by all. My two loved attending camps when they knew ‘Aunty Gareth’ was going to be there, and the look on my daughters face says it all.

You won’t have ever known how much you will be missed and by how many, but it’s a great deal.

Thank you for being you, for being so generous with your time, so patient with all of us who didn’t quite have the depth of understanding you had.

Thank you for believing in everyone. You have changed the lives of all those lucky enough to spend time with you for the better.

We will miss you,💚🖤

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Nice to test what’s under the hood…

I spend a fair bit of time asking others to step out of their comfort zone and push.

Had to practice what I preach.

Lungs- ✅
Legs- not conditioned enough for this

And that’s another season done.

For those who have come to the end of their M&Y journey, I feel very lucky to have been a small part of some of their journeys and look forward to hearing how they get on with their next step. For those who have another year to go, I’m excited to see where we can get to.

Thanks to all involved in the Colts program for your efforts on and off the pitch.

I talked about everything we do on the pitch being underpinned by graft, on reflection, it’s all underpinned by connections. Going that little bit further because you care about the people stood next to you.

🦚❤️

Not sure which I find harder, losing as a player or losing as a coach.

Tough one to swallow today, but have to practice what I preach and understand sometimes the biggest lessons come from the most painful losses.

Time to reflect and rebuild.

That aside, I’m hugely proud of this group and what they have achieved this season. Development both on and off the field.

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Few snap from Day 1 of our Easter Camp 📸

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Another day of good lessons learned for the Colts lads today. Not quite firing as we’d hope but glimpses of what we’re capable of. Great reflections from the players post game and ideas put forward for Tuesdays training content.

Lads did themselves, and those who support them proud.

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Biggest lessons I’m learning on the coaching journey are:

-Be clear on your vision. Create a story people want to be part of.
-Honest in your delivery and expectations.
-Surround yourself with good people. People who support but who also question the why’s. Build meaningful relationships.
-Lows and highs are part of it. Remain level.

I’m sure there’s loads more but that’ll do for now.

Going to have a look a little deeper and start this journey.