September 2025
- Rodney Campbell
- Sep 2
- 2 min read
Learning Life Through Sport - Monthly
We at LLTS want to empower, support and inspire all of our parents and coaches to lead the way in creating safe and inclusive environments in junior sport, where everyone involved gets the opportunity to flourish. LLTS Monthly is provided to continue our connection and sharing of great content with our valuable LLTS presentation attendees.
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We are super excited to be launching Learning Life Through Sport New Zealand with our inaugural event on 3rd September 2025 in Bay of Plenty.
After being abused and booed all game, Collingwood premiership player Brayden Maynard displayed great sportsmanship
See post-game video below
In 2022, after Collingwood lost a heart-stopping Preliminary Final to Sydney by just one point, coach Craig McRae gathered his devastated players. As they sat slumped on the MCG turf, he reminded them:
“Only losers sit on the ground — and you are not losers, get up.”
That message stuck.
Fast forward to the 2023 AFL Grand Final. Collingwood triumphed over Brisbane by five points. In the chaos of victory, defender Brayden Maynard didn’t just celebrate. He lifted beaten Brisbane players off the ground, echoing McRae’s lesson — respecting the opposition while celebrating success.
This wasn’t a one-off. In Round 24 of the 2025 season, after another hard-fought 6-point win, Maynard this time helped Melbourne players up off the ground.
Quote of the Month
“Trust is the hardest thing to gain, it’s the easiest to lose and it’s the most important to hang onto.”
Todd Duncan
Podcast Recommendation
What if every conversation is a transaction - but connection is the only currency that matters?
In this episode of Empowering Leaders, Luke Darcy is joined by Todd Duncan - world-renowned mindset coach, NYT bestselling author and global speaker - whose work on transformation, leadership and culture has impacted millions around the world.
Click on image below 👇 to listen
Wishing everyone well in finals!
September ushers in Finals in a host of winter sports. In sport, as in life winning builds confidence, whilst losing builds character - both are opportunities to learn life through sport. Approach your games with sportsmanship, respect and try your hardest.
Adelaide Plains Netball Association sends a timely reminder to their teams of the spirit in which they should compete.
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