Phil Relf

Director of Sport at The Canterbury Academy. Former Kent Cricket Academy Director & First Team Assistant Coach. MSc in Sport & Ex Psych

[England and Wales Cricket Board @ECB_cricket]

🗓️ Through December we’ll be reposting stories from across the year to shine a spotlight on some of the unsung heroes and work going on to make cricket a more inclusive sport...

For the first piece, find out about the state comprehensive with a cricket academy rivalling private schools ⬇️

https://t.co/rSi1KeWtNu

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

@ryanmouquegolf I occasionally shank a 30 yard high chip - a shot to get over a steep slope or hazard where you need to get up and then land softly. I’ve just ordered the strike wedge. Where would you set it up for this error? Just on outside of ball to prevent that over the top downswing?

[Stefan Moore ★ @2StefanMoore]

A final piece of advice from Holly Butcher - written the day before she passed away from cancer at just 27:

“It’s a strange thing knowing you’re going to die young.

At 26, I thought I had time…
To fall in love.
Start a family.
Grow old.

But cancer doesn’t care about plans.

Now, I understand how fragile life really is. Every single day is a gift, not a guarantee.

I’m not writing this to scare you. I’m writing to remind you: really live.

Stop stressing over little things. Be kind to your body- move it, nourish it, stop criticizing it. One day you’ll wish you had appreciated it.

Go outside.
Look at the sky.
Feel the sun.
Just be.

Spend less time chasing “stuff” - more time making memories. Don’t skip moments with people you love.

Laugh more.
Write a note.
Tell someone you love them.

Complain less.
Give more.
Helping others brings more joy than anything you can buy.

Be present.
Put your phone down.
Show up - really show up.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need a perfect body, or a perfect life.

Just follow what makes your heart light up. Say no to what drains you. Make changes when you need to.

And please - donate blood. I wouldn’t have had that extra year without it. And that year gave me memories I’ll hold close… forever.

Thank you for reading this.
Live your life well.

And maybe… we’ll meet again someday.”

Holly 🩷

Repost & share Holly’s important advice. ❤️

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

Sport. Wow.

[Adam Silverstein @SilversteinAdam]

This is exceptional sports broadcasting. Watched it three times already.

No words needed. Just the moment. Rory McIlroy, the Masters and history.

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

One for you @148Matt

[ClassicMovieClips @clips_classic]

Deliverance; Duelling banjos

[The Cricket Coaching Code Podcast @TCCCPod]

After such a successful podcast with @PhilRelf70 we release his coach’s corner episode and see more followers and listeners joining us.

Please keep tuning in, listening, and sharing with others.

We would love to hear/read your comments or views. 🎙️🏏

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

Really enjoyed talking coaching and cricket on this. Went all over the place and I rambled on a bit but hopefully the odd takeaway for someone. Thanks for the invite and the insightful questioning! Realise I say the word “fortunate” a lot!

[The Cricket Coaching Code Podcast @TCCCPod]

Series 2, Episode 2 is now OUT!

Thanks to @PhilRelf70 for coming on and sharing with us his experiences, thoughts, and reflections.

@garasT20 gets another mention on the @TCCCPod and we will be looking to have him on during Series 2.

https://t.co/2zC82hAwKI

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

@JPR_25 Never really thought he would approach things like that. Shows we don’t ever know what’s going on internally with these guys. Pressure. Maybe it’s easy sitting here saying we’d never coach like this. Might be that he has done it strategically for a response.

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

@gjoycey @HurstmerePE Unbelievable effort. Thousands of kids would have benefited from this man’s passion, dedication and expertise. Enjoy the next adventure. Legend.

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

@chrisnash23 Add to that a very similar set of pundits without any evidence of recent players adding value for viewer. Tired and pretty mundane commentary. If anything BBC edging it.

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

What a success story @MrWeller_PE is - true CA cricket legend. Thanks again

[Mr J Weller @MrWeller_PE]

Incredible to think I left 7 years ago. Great to be back at a place that gave me so much! Good to catch up with some familiar faces. Current XI 0 - 1 Alumni XI

Thanks for sorting @PhilRelf70 🏏

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

An alumni day for @CantAcadTrust cricketers. Lovely to see the old guard back. Thanks to everyone @Chestfield_CC who helped to make it happen. So many clubs represented. @TheShrimpsCC @WhitstableCC @LordswoodCC @GravesendCC1880 @motecricket @MinsterCricket @BroadstairsCC

[The Magic Mod @TaylorMod]

I Wanna Be Adored

The Stone Roses

This is absolutely epic

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

Brilliant insight and what mental strength from Simon Kerrigan. Shining example of resilience and will undoubtedly strenghen the bank of knowledge and empathy when he coaches. Go well.

[Mike atherton @Athersmike]

The bravery of Simon Kerrigan shone through here as he reflected on a sometimes brutal game
https://t.co/LBu9MTNLOV

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

@AndyMitten @LisandrMartinez That’s a great interview and only happens if the player trusts the journalist. Fair play @AndyMitten for building the rapport to get that honesty. Got to love Lisandro Martinez. Got to love Manchester United.

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

Got to admit it, the first time I cried after a United goal. Ten men. Backs to the wall. Genius of a goal from a young player. The pass from Hughes is also class.

[One Norman Whiteside @WhitesideOne]

OTD In 1985, @NormanWhiteside scored an amazing goal in extra-time to win the FA Cup for Manchester United #MUFC

MANCHESTER UNITED 1
Norman Whiteside 110'
EVERTON 0

Wembley Stadium 99,445

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

A brilliant story and something for our school to be incrediby proud of. @KentCrusadersBB are worth looking into for best practice community AND advanced development of players. Well done @AdamDavies06 and @Coachsazant for the hard yards, passion and expertise involved.

[KENT SPORTS NEWS @KENTSPORTSNEWS]

The @CantAcadTrust secured @KentCrusadersBB their first-ever junior national championship title in emphatic fashion last Sunday, defeating London United by a commanding 49-point margin of 91-42. https://t.co/B3kwD2mRAh #basketball

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

@Malachians Young players all over pitch. Got to be expected.

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

What a great achievement for Jaydn Denly. Proud moment for a fantastic family. Go well.

[Kent Spitfires @KentCricket]

📝 Jaydn Denly comes in for Joey Evison in an otherwise unchanged XI

📲 LIVE MATCH CENTRE: https://t.co/ZEhlr6Y9xJ

[Phil Relf @PhilRelf70]

This has been a brilliant experience for @CantAcadTrust So much to love about Sri Lanka as a place to travel and play cricket. Wonderful people who love their cricket and have gone above and beyond to help us. Thanks to @VenatourSchools for setting it up so well.

[Venatour Schools and Groups @VenatourSchools]

That’s a wrap! The final fixtures from The Canterbury Academy Sixth Form cricket tour to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Another great tour comes to an end, well done to all the boys and coaches involved 🎉 There’s no tour like a Venatour! 🏏✈️