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Following the success of our Easter Performance Sports Camp where we welcomed over 100 children to our school in Dorset, we are delighted to announce an expanded programme of performance sports camps for summer 2024, featuring six individual sports and a multi-sport option.
Summer sports camps (29-31 July 2024)
Our non-residential sports camps for children aged 9-15 (in school years 5-10) offer high quality coaching within our amazing sports centre facilities and grounds, as well as an insight into our performance sports programmes. They will be run by lead Bryanston Sports staff as per below.
Rugby Sevens
Nick Williams - Head of Rugby
Bryanston School and Great Britain Rugby Sevens (GB7s) are proud to announce the launch of a new grassroots programme with a flexible 3-day event (29th 30th and 31st July 2024) which will include physical and technical training delivery and support for boys from U10, U11, U12, U13, U14 and U15.
As Great Britain Sevens squads prepare to be part of the Team GB for the Paris Olympic Games, we are looking to develop the athletes of the future, who will represent Great Britain in Los Angeles in 2028.
Official GB7s Educational Partner, Bryanston School will host our inaugural training and talent ID event for U10s, U11s, U12s, U13s, U14s and U15s – Mon 29th - Wed 31st July 2024.
Your son will take part in a professional style training programme designed and delivered with the guidance of Nick Williams (Head of Rugby at Bryanston) and the Great Britain Rugby Sevens Performance staff and former Great Britain Sevens Captain and 2-time Olympian Tom Mitchell.
There is also the possibility your son could be selected for the GB7s Academy programme, (and could join our Academy event being held at Bryanston for the U15s - U18s age groups as early as August 24).
Cricket
Richard Scott - Head of Cricket
As a former professional cricketer for Hampshire and Gloucestershire, Richard’s on-field prowess laid the foundation for a successful coaching career. Notably, he served as the Head Coach for Middlesex CCC and contributed to English cricket as a Batting Scout.
Richard uses his impressive Level 4 coaching credentials with the next generation of cricketing talent at Bryanston School, providing expert guidance and mentorship to excel.
Football
Mark Foster - Head of Football
Mark has been our Head of Football since September 2022, bringing a wealth of experience to Bryanston. He spent seven years at Colchester United FC, leading youth development and mentoring professional players. Before that, he coached at the University of Bath and Cardiff City FC.
With 16 years of coaching across all levels, Mark nurtures young talent in a fun, challenging, and competitive environment. He holds impressive coaching qualifications, including a UEFA A Licence and FA Advanced Youth Award.
Netball
Ceri Evans - Head of Netball
Ceri is currently a PE teacher and Head of Netball. She has been at Bryanston since 2021 and is part of the residential staff on site. She has previously played for Wales U21s and U21s Team Bath and is currently playing Regional 1 South West Netball.
As well as being an excellent player, she also has her Level 2 England netball coaching qualification and is currently strength and conditioning and assistant coach at the Bath ADC Blandford Centre.
Tennis
Dimitri Antoniou - Lead Tennis Coach
Dimitri joined Bryanston in 2021 and is responsible for the tennis coaching team at the school.
He has experience of competing in the ITF world tour and has trained in an elite academy in Spain under multiple grand slam winning coaches.
He is a fully accredited level 2 coach and Head Coach of Pythouse Tennis Club.
Rowing
Beth Rodford - Assistant Director of Sport
This non-residential camp will provide children aged 10-15 (in school years 6-10) with an insight into our performance rowing programme at Bryanston.
Multi Sports Camp
We will also be hosting a Multi Sports Camp. The course will offer the children an opportunity to access several activities and sports across our campus during the three days. This will include all the sports above plus climbing, swimming and more.
Rory McCann
Director of Sport
Rory joined Bryanston as Director of Sport in Easter 2023. Rory was previously Director of Sport at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh for 8 years. Before this, he was playing international cricket for Ireland and All Ireland League Rugby in Belfast.
He teaches Physical Education and is a lead coach in the Rugby and Cricket programmes.
Owen Morris
PE Teacher & Lead Games Coach
Owen is a PE teacher at Bryanston. He is a lead coach of Rugby, Football and Cricket.
He is also an Old Bryanstonian and has played a high level of Cricket and Rugby for Dorset CCC and Bath.
Sports Camp activities
There will be a full programme of activities throughout each day. These will include pitch sessions, video analysis, access to our performance sports facility & swimming pool and a fun festival to finish.
Throughout the first day and from the information you provide on the booking form, our lead coaches will split the children into ability groups. This will ensure all children get access to appropriate levels of coaching during the camp.
Parents will be invited to tea and a short presentation on the final afternoon to celebrate all sports.
Cost
£180 per child for the 3-day course (£150 for a sibling booked in the same transaction).