Little and Large

We don't really, but it is tough for PE departments across the land! We're back after Christmas and ready to rumble!! Marathons, wet weather, rugby cameos, and more.... all live from Leatherhead Golf Club.

NSB take the title in the very last weekend of the Daily Mail Trophy season to become the first ever state school winners. Rob Wildman from The Daily Mail joins us.

Tom is Assistant Director of Sport at St Paul's Boys School, as well as being an assistant houseparent and head of football! We ask him, what is the ADOS role and why it is crucially important in any PE department.

Phil Beaumont of Northampton School for Boys joins us on the eve on them potentially winning this season’s DMT!

A wrap up as we approach the end of season..... everything to play for with everyone in the top 10 in with a chance!

Henry joins us for a special interview! Russ uses it as therapy after the 2022 defeat to Stowe, and then we discuss all things school rugby, Rosslyn Park 7s, England and of course The Lions!

Mark, a proud Kiwi, was DoR at the juggernaut that is the Warwick School rugby programme, before becoming Director of Sport at Stamford School in the Midlands.

Ex Gloucester legend, and now DoR at Cheltenham College, Olly Morgan joins us this week. He loves school rugby as much as we do!

Nat joins us on a Sunday night - what a legend! Having been director of sport at Kingston Grammar, and now Latymer, she has a wealth of experience to share.

Rupert Harden of Oakham and previously Denstone College, shares his thoughts on being DoR, and the season his 1st XV have had so far.

We get Dave at long last! 25 years in teaching, two director of sport roles, and a wealth of knowledge. Incredibly candid and heart warming! In partnership with TLA Sport - through The Learning Adventure.

Off the back of the SOCS TV debut at Bristol Grammar, we’re still buzzing! We take an in depth look at the big fixtures and the table.

We got him! Evan has been on standby for months and is a legend for doing so. Now House Parent at Sedbergh, once DoS at Portsmouth Grammar and Bishop Stortford, he knows his apples.

Danny and Matt join us from Clifton College - a school that hides from nobody in the Daily Mail Trophy with one of the toughest fixture lists on the circuit!

We get him! Zoran’s St Benedict’s Ealing are sitting in 5th at half term - he’s absolutely delighted!

Martin from Red2Blue Gazing joins us to discuss mindset training not only for your pupils, but also for you as a leader.

Our weekly wrap up of the Daily Mail Trophy merit table. NSB reclaim top spot with Tommy Rich’s slipping to second. King’s Wimbledon climb to fourth…. All to play for next half term!

Chris is Director of Sport at Charterhouse School in Surrey - school with a rich footballing tradition, but one that has evolved enormously since becoming co-ed.

Matt Gold, Abingdon DoR, joins us this week. State school rugby, post HT fixtures, and brand of rugby all discussed!

We get Gaz at last and talk to him about his transition from St John's to Repton School; Repton's 'Big 5'; and the differences from busy day school to large boarding.

Kirkham Grammar Director of Rugby, Jonny Roddam joins Phil and Russ this week to discuss their rugby programme and that win against Sedbergh!

This week we answer questions and comments from our listeners, hopefully lifting the lid on some challenging experiences for PE teachers.

In this week’s Beyond the Try Line we are joined by Joe Winpenny, DoR at St Edward’s School, Oxford. We also discuss whether Sedbergh can be caught….??

Long time friend of the pod, Tallan Gill joins us from Kirkham GS where he has been Head for just over a year. Tal is an ex DoS, and his career path has not been straightforward. This is a must listen!

This week we discuss all the unbelievable action that has been taking place across 1st XV rugby in The Daily Mail Trophy, including a try-fest between Sedbergh and Clifton College!