Tom Green (St Peters RC High School): What can S&C learn from School Teachers?

Tom Green is the Head of Athletic Development at St Peters RC High School and holds an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in Strength and Conditioning (S&C) as well as being a qualified teacher. Outside of his role at the school, Tom works with the UKSCA to support the delivery of S&C within schools and for Catapult as the Youth Research Reviewer for Science for Sport. Tom has an extensive background in delivering quality S&C with over ten years of practice at elite, University and school levels.

In this episode Tom discusses:

• His role at St Peters RC High School.

• Some of the limitations in his role at the School.

• How he influenced the delivery of PE/Sport at the School.

• Why he decided to undertake teacher training.

• How teacher training opened his eyes to some weaknesses in his coaching.

• What he believes S&C Coaches can learn from teachers.

You can follow Tom's work via his Twitter account: @ThomasGreen1 .

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