Nor'West News: December 02, 2021

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Thursday December 2 2021 7 Teaching kids life principles with B.R.E.A.D. • From page 1 What began as having the team read for 15 minutes before training morphed into a new way of coaching, connecting and teaching kids some important life lessons. With Bread and Butter, Nolan endeavours to go beyond just coaching rugby skills. It’s about teaching kids the foundations of being a good person – the ‘bread and butter’ of life. The C Pups, who all attend Heathcote Valley School, spend 15 minutes before training reading a book of their choice with their parents and caregivers. After every game, the player of the day is presented with the B.R.E.A.D book, which they can take home and write a story in it about their experiences of rugby so far. They present it to the team the following week and then pass the book onto the next player of the day. “It’s something that keeps them involved longer than say just half an hour after the game, something to be proud of,” Nolan, who works for the Lyttelton Port Company, said. Bread and Butter is not just for rugby. “It’s just the principles of being good people. In rugby, they say good people make good rugby players. But don’t wait until they’re 20, why don’t we start putting this to the kids when they’re young.” “If they get their bread and butter right, they can go from there. It’s giving them the opportunity from a young age.” The programme isn’t just for the kids – it also connects parents and caregivers. Jenna Timoti’s six year-old son Mason Boyd has played two seasons for the C Pups. Timoti said Mason is a very capable reader, but getting him to read was a chore. Bread and Butter helped Mason see reading as something that’s just part of training. Timoti said she has seen a difference in her son’s behaviour since he has been coached by Nolan. “Mason is someone who is easily distracted and needs structure. I can see a difference in his confidence, he’s so determined and the values he has learned have made him more empathetic. He’s a lot more caring,” she said. Similarly, Heathcote Valley School principal Bruce Ellison said he has seen a change in the kids since they have been coached by Nolan. “I’ve seen them grow as people and I’ve seen their relationships with each other AVID: The C Pups under-6 team reading the B.R.E.A.D book together, and their coach Brendan Nolan. Nolan also coaches the Christchurch seniors, the seniors sevens and Waitaha Matua, the Canterbury Maori men’s team. grow,” said Ellison. “It’s a no brainer, why haven’t we been doing something like this all along?” Nolan said a programme like this would have made him look at rugby differently. “When I was playing, it was just about showing up and playing the game, but I think this is more of a deeper connection.” • Turn to page 8 Christmas Mince Tarts & Cakes available Seconds & Daily Specials shop hours Monday to Saturday 8am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 4pm Great selection for your festive season catering French Bakery Factory Shop 238 Port Hills Road, Heathcote corner of Port Hills and Chapmans Rds mart Deals Smart Deals Smart Deals Smart Deals KIWIANA MEGA SALE Skincare clearance - Up to 70% off. Prices from $5.00 BENDON Bras from $15. 50% off Sleep. Womens Brief 5 for $35. Mens Briefs 5 for $55* . Selected styles, conditions apply. Styles may differ to images shown. Open 10am–5pm, 7 days 409 Main South Rd, Hornby dress-smart.co.nz TAROCASH Summer Sale nothing over $50. T&Cs apply. HUFFER Men’s shorts 1 for $29 or 2 for $49. Women’s shorts & skirts 1 for $29 or 2 for $49. While stocks last. mart Deals Smart Deals Smart Deals Smart Deals
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