12/04/2026
Girls’ sport done properly.
A quality day working alongside UCanPlay and the England Talent ID team - and the standard across the Island was excellent.
Massive turnout of girls through the programme, each bringing effort, intent and a willingness to be challenged.
Our role at the Sports Performance Centre was to expose players to the physical side of performance - not just how fast or agile they are, but how they move.
Using speed gates, movement challenges and game-based drills, the aim was simple:
Give them a better understanding of their own athletic profile.
At this age, you’re not trying to completely change athletes… you’re helping them connect with their movement, recognise differences in development, and start to build awareness.
Because not every 14 or 15 year old is in the same place physically - and that matters.
What stood out most wasn’t just performance - it was engagement.
Players asking questions.
Trying things.
Competing.
Learning.
And that’s the bit that counts.
Especially in the older groups, where sport can start to fall away
creating an environment that is enjoyable, but still has purpose is key.
Keep them involved.
Keep them progressing.
Keep standards high.
Big credit to everyone involved in delivering the event this is a strong step forward for girls’ sport on the Island.
