What Makes Open Sports Different
Open Sports x The Hall
As the sole provider of extra-curricular sport at The Hall School, Open Sports has a familiarity and a deep understanding of the boys, families and school environment. This allows Open Sports to personalise the sessions it delivers to best meet the needs and wants of boys at The Hall.
Specialist coaching
Children are coached by individuals who specialise in their sport, ensuring high quality instruction and age appropriate development.
Clear termly plans
Every club follows a structured termly plan, outlining:
Key skills and themes for the term
Progressive development from week to week
A balance of learning, practice and game based sessions
Appropriate outcomes for each year group
This ensures sessions are purposeful, consistent and engaging while remaining enjoyable and flexible.
Pupil & parent voice
Club offerings are shaped by pupil interests and pupil plus parent feedback, ensuring what we offer is what the boys want. Open Sports will be present at school council meetings and various other events.
Individual recognition
Each child receives a termly Player Card, highlighting progress, effort and areas for development. Star of the day medals at every club for every session reward boys for displaying STAR habits - with plenty of STAR stickers handed out too!
Transparent communication
Coach profiles and club information are shared with parents, alongside clear communication and reliable points of contact. We want parents to be aware of their boy's progress.
Safeguarded professionalism
All coaches hold enhanced DBS checks, safeguarding training and appropriate insurance. All coaches will be given Open Sports training complete with a code of conduct booklet. Chris MacFarlane is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Open Sports.
How does all of this benefit my child?
Increased confidence to try new sports
Access to expert coaching and structured development
Improved teamwork, resilience and leadership skills
Positive role models and clear expectations
Develop a positive relationship with sport, built by experiencing a fun, rewarding and inclusive programme