PHIL ROBERTS
“Enjoyable sport is a life enhancing experience which should be available to all. I believe that it is fantastic that Typhoo and EFDS are working together to provide this course which will ultimately benefit the disabled sports people.”
Phil Roberts was a delegate at Keighley on 22 December 2009. Phil is 39, lives in Wigan and is League for All Officer for the RFL. He is a player and coach for the England Wheelchair Rugby League, World Cup Winners 2008. He is a wheelchair rugby league and rugby league coach. He coaches in mainstream and specialist schools and multi-sports clubs.
What elements of the course you felt were most useful?
“The question and answer sessions, where we got a fresh perspective from people in many other sports and also the practical elements.”
What additional knowledge and skills have you gained from attending the course?
“Shared good practice with other coaches and positive re-enforcement.”
The difference the course will make to you
“I learnt a number of new techniques with regards to some specific learning difficulties which will enable me to be a better coach.”
Tea preferenceHow do you like your tea?
Black, no sugar.
What's your first memory of tea?
Having a strong, sweet cup of tea while on cub camp.
