Julie has been a UKSCA accredited coach since 2009 and has led successful programmes within schools and universities for over 10 years. Julie frequently consults on the initiation of many schools S+C programmes, and advises on content, infrastructure and viability. Julie is a member of the UKSCA board of directors and is a lecturer at Uni of Chichester.

In this episode, Julie discusses:

The humble beginnings of the Queenswood with no equipment and basic facilities.

How Julie recognised opportunities to add value to the school community.

Why it's important to continually demonstrate value to justify investment and expenditure.

How the program grew to justify an investment in a 1 million pound facility.

Why Universities don't prepare coaches for working with youth athletes.

Her new role as a Director on the UKSCA Board as well as influencing the University sector.

You can follow Julie’s work via her Instagram: @juliegooderick and her Twitter: @juliegooderick .

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Julie Gooderick (University of Chichester): Building an excellent School S&C Program.