Andy Reed joined speakers De William Bird and Sport England Mike Diaper at a stakeholder event held in Oxford this week.
Andy Reed was once again a guest lecturer at Loughborough University last week.
The University Sports Management students are keen to get real life industry perspectives in their studies and Andy is always keen to highlight how sports policy making has evolved over his 20+ years of front line experience.
Andy Reed today delivered a session on Sports Governance as part of the Sporting Equals #SELeaderboard programme.
Speaking to delegates he outlined the recruitment process undertaken by sports bodies and what to expect as part of the culture of sports boards.
The Leaderboard programme is part of the work SajeImpact has been doing with Sporting Equals to ensure BAME candidates can be ‘Board ready’ when opportunities arise as part of the drive to greater diversity in the sector. Andy said “We have been deeply committed to greater diversity and do what we can to help those trying to make a difference. This week we have worked with the Acticity Alliance and Sporting Equals for example and will continue to look for ways to engage.
SajeImpact Director this week delivered a session for the Activity Alliance on their advocacy and engagement work.
Andy said “ the Activity Alliance have rebranded and have a clear strategy about what they want to achieve for people with a disability.
They need their messageto be heard by key decision and policy makers. We will help create a plan and build advocacy into the comma strategy.”
Andy Reed was one of the guest speakers at the All Party Parliamentary Boxing Group in Parliament this week. The Group discussed the role of Boxing in prisons.
Andy representing the Sports Think Tank said the STT had been supporting promotion of the case of sport in prisons and the research by Rosie Meeks for the MoJ had made a case for combat sports. He argued that greater evidence may be needed to convince officials and advisors but working together the APPG could make significant progress.
Director Andy Reed joined the Christians in Politics Infleuence Tour roadshow at Openheaven Church on Sunday evening
Andy spoke about his experiences in Parliament and how faith interacts in the Public Sqauare in the UK.
Andy said “The role of Faith in the public square is an important topic still. I have explained that the Labour Party owes more to Methodism than Marxism and therefore we have to work out how faith fits in what is increasingly becoming a secular society. There is a way for it to fit, but both Faith leaders, believers and atheists have to work this through to a mature conclusion. It cannot be squeezed out of the public discourse but faith also has to earn its right to be heard - it should no longer be privileged by its historical links through the Church if England as this only reflects part of the Faith Community”
The new world class facility was added to Loughborough University this week with the opening of the Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel.
“Over the 25 years I have been able to help in one way or another to develop the University into a World Class elite sports environment and so it is great to see the development continue. Anybody knows you can't sit back - continual improvement is necessary in the coaching as well as the facilities.
“ As usual the event was an opportunity to showcase the growing importance of the Sports Economy in Leicestershire and a great chance to catch up with so many friends at the opening and Hall of Fame inductions!
A debate about sporting integrity between young people and representatives from UNICEF, UK Anti-Doping and the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport will take place at Loughborough University next week.
Youngsters from local schools will join, academics, PhD researchers and policymakers from national sporting organisations and international charities at Loughborough University Football Stadium, on Thursday, November 8.
The day will include roundtable discussions centred around three main topics:
- Should athletes be punished for the use of appearance (not performance) enhancement substances?
- Do the means justify the ends in sports coaching? Motivational coaching or bullying to achieve the best performance possible.
- Should athletes be punished for what they post on social media?
Director Andy Reed will be at the Leicestershire & Rutland CSP Conference this week delivering a summary of the last years progress, interviewing Leicestershire BBC Unsung Hero of the Year and delivering a Workshop.
Andy said “fortunately I have not lost my passion for the work of The CSP and was more than happy to help out again this year. Whilst I have stepped down from the Board I decided it was a good way to volunteer in different ways. I have been concentrating on the Leics Sports economy as part of my work on the LLEP too. I firmly believe that we all need to work together and Sports Businesses have a vital role to play in driving up levels of PA as well as delivering a stronger & healthier economy.
SajeImpact Director Andy Reed was at amongst the guests at the Sunday Times #SWOTY tonight as the awards for 2018 were celebrated
”I have supported the Awards for a number of years and they have gone from strength to strength as the profile of Women’s sport has grown. The awards tonight highlighted the breadth of talent and sports where athletes excel. It was great for example to see England Netball lift the team trophy and Diner Asher-Smith crowned as Sports Woman of the year.