The pod stops for nobody, and certainly not Russ’s holiday in Cyprus! With the summer term ahead, the lads discuss whether we are getting it right either way our sporting programmes, and Russ gets the abundant screens on holidays off his chest.

We got him…. Well I asked Neil at RP7s and he said yes. As honest, candid, and thoughtful as ever. Neil sees the sector, and the role of DoS so clearly, and gives us wonderful insight into both. A must listen.

George Fisher, England Netball and tall legend, joins Russ and Phil this week. Everything from swimming lengths at 5am, to playing out in New Zealand for two years, to coming back from a blown out ACL, this episode is a belter!

After a week at the RPN7s, Phil and Russ sum up what was an incredible school sport event. They even got a feed with World Cup winner, Jason Robinson MBE!

John Short Ring, Head of Senior School at Kent College Dubai, joins Russ and Phil this week to lift the lid on SMT's view of sport. John line managed Russ at King's for four years and gives us some invaluable insight in terms of fostering the relationship between you as DoS and your Deputy Head or Headteacher.

Phil reviews the PADSIS Director of Sport conference, and Russ talks us through his war stories of Royal Shrovetide Football!

On this week’s Little and Large Podcast, we are joined by Asha Riley who shares her insights on her love for ‘our subject’, the barriers girls face in school sport and exercise in general, and how we should pause for a moment from the constant adding culture of sports into an already thriving girls’ programme.

Phil and Russ are joined this week by Eton College groundsman, Harry. A keen sportsperson himself, Harry talks about how important it is to foster a great level of communication between the sport team and the ground staff. There’s also much confusion about the rules of the famous ‘Field Game’, another traditional ball game like Russ’ beloved Royal Shrovetide Football!

Phil and Russ are joined by Andrew Turner, Deputy Head (Senior). Andrew has taught in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and gives us amazing insight for those contemplating the big move.

Is it all sun, sand, and tax free dollars??

Phil and Russ spill the beans on how to get a job as a PE teacher in the independent sector. Whether that be as an ECT, head of sport, or Director of Sport, they give their insight into everything from interview technique, to tours, to writing your letter. It's job season right now!

Happy half term. X