“You are all leaders in the making” - Learning To Lead With Gresham’s School
“You are all leaders in the making” - Learning To Lead With Gresham’s School
The conclusion of the “Learning to Lead” Pilot Programme at Gresham’s School came on Wednesday 5th May. This programme was created by the Foundation of Leadership Through Sport in collaboration with the Mintridge Foundation. Despite Covid – 19 hindering our original plans and schedule, FLS Director, Bob Reeves and Team Bath and England Netball Player, Eboni Usoro – Brown were determined to ensure that the Gresham’s School Talented Athlete Programme students left the course with the necessary tools and confidence to become better leaders in all that they do.
Following earlier sessions with both Eboni and Paralympic Gold Medallist Archer, Danielle Brown MBE’s significant insights, the final session centred largely around reflection, both personal and shared. Self awareness is a key attribute for leadership, and both Bob and Eboni encouraged the students to look at both positive and negative aspects of their character that will allow them to look their leadership in a closer way.
“Many thanks for the presentations and giving up your time, it was really appreciated by all concerned! I think both groups will have got a lot out of it, particularly on the reflection angle and hopefully they will now go away and reflect upon their sporting, academic and social experiences. It was a great opportunity for them to have an hour dedicated to them thinking and analysing their leadership qualities and emotional intelligence when they are so busy and very few get to do this in their week!
I know it was really valued and definitely worth the experience.
Eboni - You have lots of Team Bath supporters now in North Norfolk!!
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As well as this, creative and flexible leadership was discussed to ensure the everchanging leadership landscape is met. Students certainly left energised and confident with new ideas to take into life both on and off the pitch.
To enjoy interviews with a number of leaders across sport, business and the military, sign up for free in the members area of the Foundation of Leadership Through Sport website. Highlights include the men’s England Rugby Coach, Eddie Jones and his thought-provoking insight.
We would like to take the time to thank the Gresham’s School for supporting us in this programme and we look forward to doing lots more work together in the future with the leaders of tomorrow.
Blogs from our previous sessions can be found here:
Session One with Bob Reeves & Eboni Usoro - Brown
Session Two with Bob Reeves & Danielle Brown MBE
If your school would like to enquire about a Leadership Programme for your Prefects or Sports Teams, please contact Alex Wallace.
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The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sport. We provide a support network for young people by harnessing the power of positive sporting role models. The Mintridge Foundation assists young people of all ages, abilities and physical capabilities to develop confidence and resilience, and creates awareness of the importance of mental and physical wellbeing through sport.
Our team of Ambassadors - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual - work with young people in schools, clubs and academies across the UK. Starting with visits including assemblies, coaching clinics and classroom sessions tailored to each organisation’s requirements, our ambassadors can then provide one- on- one remote mentoring in a safeguarded environment, delivered via technology such as Fitswarm and Playwaze to build a lasting legacy for individuals.
The Mintridge Foundation’s successes demonstrate the incredible power of sport; from a mentee’s selection to represent Great Britain in their chosen field to enabling disabled children to find confidence and happiness just through participation. Understanding life after sport, we also support our Ambassadors in their transition from active sport to the next stage of their careers.
