I was originally assigned to take the tag rugby for this particular event. However, due to the lack of numbers of coaches available I was then drafted into leading the problem solving and decision making games. Originally feelings were mixed at this stage, today was an extremely cold and dark day. I felt that the problem solving games would be very difficult in these conditions especially with the age group of kids. After the first group had finished it was apparent to me that I had to keep the kids moving as much as possible. They often complained that their hands got cold, particularly in the ‘gutterball’ game. To help solve this problem, the next group that came I conducted a short five minute warm up to ensure that the children were warm before starting the main session. During the session I ensured that they kept moving, placing a specific emphasis on not standing still. I reduced the amount of authority style teaching that I has started off with and instead replaced it with more delegation and facilitation methods (Innova Design Group, 2015). This encouraged the kids to think more and prevented them from getting cold and bored, they really seemed to enjoy this activity and it would be something I would encourage in the future.
In the final group of children from the school there was a disabled girl that struggled to walk and use her hands. I was not aware of this happening and had not pre-planned. In order to include her in the problem solving games, I had to slightly alter the ‘gutterball’ game and the plank walking in order to suit her needs so that she could take part and not feel left out. I must say full credit to the girl as she gave 100% at all times and followed the instructions that I had given her, the other children also helped her out which was a massive help. This will aid me in the future and will allow me to suitably adapt any sessions that I coach or teach to improve the equity and inclusion.