RD IN SCHOOLS
USING FOOTBALL AND MOVEMENT TO BUILD CONFIDENT, CONNECTED TAMARIKI
RD in Schools is a values-driven programme that uses football and movement to support the holistic development of tamariki and rangatahi.
Our sessions are fun, inclusive, and built around one simple belief:
Sport should grow the person before the player.
We create safe, structured environments where students can move, play, think, and lead — no matter their ability or background.
What we offer:
We partner with primary and intermediate schools to deliver:
- Football and multi-movement sessions before, during or after school hours
- 8–10 week programme blocks (Term-based)
- Accessible and inclusive delivery for all learners
- Life skills and values through sport
- Optional workshops on nutrition, mindset, and wellbeing
Support for teachers to integrate movement into classroom learning
- Potential for curriculum links (maths, literacy, leadership)
Program layers:
Each session includes:
- Energisers to build agility and break the ice (e.g., knee tag)
- Football-based games with teamwork, movement, and reflection
- Student leadership & communication roles
- Real-time learning questions linked to values and critical thinking
- Coaching that prioritises connection, safety, and confidence
We also design sessions that can integrate with classroom goals — such as maths through sport (e.g., scoring systems, measurement, sequencing) and reflective writing prompts.
Who is it for?
- Tamariki in Years 1–10
- Schools looking to strengthen Health & PE, wellbeing, and engagement in physical activity
- Communities wanting inclusive sport opportunities
- Teachers open to co-delivery or upskilling through movement