A fantastic day was had by our Head Kata Coach, Sensei Ady Gray at the UK Coaching event surrounded by expert coaches sharing insight around coaching excellence and game day performance.
✅ Tony Smith (Rugby League)
Leading through values and culture.
✅ Damian McGrath (Rugby Union) Fostering teamwork and individual growth.
✅ Amanda Partington (Hockey)
Team talks & timeouts: why less is more.
✅ Tracey Neville (Netball)

High-performing coaching environments.

Being in a room with coaches from different sports reminds you that while the games may differ, the principles of leadership, culture, clarity, and accountability are universal.
As England National Head Kata Coach, I’m always looking to refine, challenge, and strengthen what we do, not just for results, but for long term athlete development and building strong people.
You don’t grow by standing still.
You grow by listening, reflecting, and evolving.
Oss