In a special, double episode, new hosts Sol, Annie and Thomas celebrate the end of another season of sporting success at Cheadle Hulme School – and what lies ahead for its young athletes of the future.

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Over 60 minutes – and some extra time! – take a hop, skip and jump across the School’s netball and tennis courts, hit the hockey, football, rugby and cricket pitches, stretch out in The Gym, Pavilion and Fitness Suite, and make a splash in The Swim as we discuss CHS sport in terms of mind, body and spirit.

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What is CHS’s Elite Sports pathway and High Performance Programme really like? Rising sports stars Ollie, Pan and Hannah share their experience. Meet newly appointed CHS Head of Elite Performance Mr Groves, and join CHS’s sports coaches in a special Team Talk.

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There’s Football Focus with Mr Wood and Mrs Currie-Hateley; they discuss the increasing number of girls turning to football for fitness and playing competitively, and ace Defender Megan gives her own take on what she enjoys most about the game.

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Hear advice from special guests; Blackburn Rovers F.C.’s Performance Nutritionist and Director and Founder of 'I, IGOR', Callum Edwards talks nutrition, and CHS Parent and Director of Harris and Ross Physiotherapy, Jeff Ross (alongside CHS Coach Ashley Young) discusses the importance of Strength & Conditioning.

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Junior athletes pitch some challenging questions to CHS Junior School Sports Coach, Mr Cartwright about developing athleticism from a young age; CHS Swimming Coach Mrs Vernon reflects upon the altruistic swimmers who took on the overnight Cheadle Channel Challenge, and Sarah Jackson, Class of 2016 talks alternative sport as she shares her own experience from CHS student to professional windsurfer in regular feature, Old Waconian of the Month.

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CHS Coaches and international athletes Miss Thomas and Mr Brown, reveal how their personal experiences of representing their country in netball and cricket has helped their students.

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And as a special cheerio to cricket fan and CHS Second Master, Mr Winter - after good innings as a much-loved member of staff for the past 27 years - he picks the Old Waconians who would make up his ‘all-star’ first eleven.

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Part 1 (Episode 10): Team Talk pt.1 | Elite Performance Vs High Performance | Food & Sport | Football Focus

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The Ed. PodcastBy Cheadle Hulme SchoolFeb 14, 2022