Cranmore Sport Scholarship Programme
Wellbeing and Performance
Variety with Excellence
A very warm welcome to Cranmore’s Sport Scholarship Programme.
Every scholar has the opportunity to excel whilst at Cranmore due to the experience and expertise within the Sports Department, the incredible facilities at the school, and the specialist coaching from our associated partners. The bespoke scholarship programme includes a weekly athletic development and skill acquisition session, a termly workshop covering essential athletic topics, plus one-on-one and family meetings to create a positive supportive environment for the scholar. Additional S&C sessions are available for pupils in Year 9 to Year 11.
Paul Hodgson Director of Sport
A major strength of the Cranmore programme is the prioritisation of mental health and wellbeing. The scholar’s individual mentor will be able to provide advice and support, allowing the individual to thrive whilst balancing education and other interests.
The scholar has access to a designated area on the Cranmore VLE which has many useful resources, including coaching videos, seminar and workshop information, guest speaker overviews and S&C exercises.
We wish all those who participate in this programme every success with your sporting future and we are certain that with our support, we can help you to fulfil your potential.
Paul Hodgson and the Sport Scholarship Team
Sport Scholar: A pupil who is passionate, committed and determined to excel in their particular sport(s) and physical activity in general, as part of a well- balanced lifestyle. The scholar understands the responsibility to themselves, their peers, the school and in particular, being a role model to younger pupils.
Cranmore Sport Scholar
The awarded scholar has opted into the programme and therefore will showcase daily the behaviours, habits and sporting values expected of an individual attempting to maximise their potential.
Sport Scholar Mentors
Mr O’Neill (Scholarship Lead), Mr Cox, Mr Down, Mr Sparling, Mr Williams, Mr Barson, Mrs Calpin and Mr Hodgson are responsible as the programme’s designated mentors. Equipped with deep knowledge and expertise, all mentors understand what is needed for pupils to excel. The mentors will coordinate the scholars’ one-to-one meetings, oversee the family support network meetings and liaise with other specialist coaches. The mentor will be the first point of call for any assistance needed by the scholar.
Associated Partners
Cranmore has strong partnerships with local professional teams, including Chelsea FC and Harlequins RFC. Furthermore, the school has access to and uses many professional coaches as listed below. The sport scholar will have the necessary expert and specialist knowledge on hand to aid their development.
Associated Professional Coaches:
Sam Quirke, PGA Head Professional for Golf; Lee Childs (GB), former Professional ATP Tennis player and LTA Level 5 Coach; UNIQ Snowsports; Patrick O’Grady, RFU Director of Academy; Joe Frankland, Professional Squash Coach; Harry Baker, SDO Chelsea FC; Josie Horton (GB), former Judo Olympia, Lions Sports Academy.
Seminars and Workshops
• Athletic Development
• Nutrition
• Mental Skills - Game Face
• Analysis
• Energy Systems
• Recovery
• Sleep Health
• Time Management
• Athlete Burnout
• Injury Management
PCDEs (Psychological Characteristics of Developing Excellence) are factors that contribute to the ability to achieve increased performance. The pathway to excellence is usually complex, therefore the athlete must optimise every development opportunity. They must develop the resilience to adapt to setbacks and ultimately, maximise their potential.
The Scholarship Programme will ensure that the young performers have the best chance of being successful, by equipping them with the following character traits that enhance learning and development:
• Focus and Distraction Control
• Commitment
• Effective and Controllable Imagery
• Realistic Performance Evaluations
• Quality Practice
• Goal Setting
• Coping with Pressure
• Planning and Organisation
Athletic Development and Skill Acquisition
The weekly one hour session will enable the scholar to safely develop athletically and also master their sporting skills.
Physical literacy, fundamental movement skills and functional fitness will make up the athletic development part of the session. Increasing strength, power and speed will result from the specially designed S&C programme. Also, utilising disciplined movement patterns will prepare the scholar for resistance training in the future.
Skill acquisition will take place in the format of one-on-one and small group sessions. Technical improvement and skill development will make up this part of the session.
