The CLF’s evolving partnership with Bristol Bears Rugby Club recently brought a special opportunity to students at City Academy Bristol (CAB).
Renowned rugby union coach Pat Lam, Director of Rugby at Bristol Bears, visited the academy to share his inspiring journey and valuable life lessons with young people from CAB.
During his visit, Pat Lam spoke passionately about his journey from a small island on the other side of the world to achieving remarkable success as both a player and a coach.
He reflected on the incredible opportunity’s rugby has provided him, from traveling the world to playing in World Cups and winning the prestigious European Cup.
Now, as the driving force behind the Bristol Bears programme, Lam continues to inspire others by fostering community engagement and developing future talent.
Pat also shared valuable insights into his personal mindset and goal-setting strategies. He highlighted the power of consistent positive ‘thoughts, words, actions’ and encouraged students to adopt this philosophy to achieve their own goals.
Drawing parallels between his role in high-performance sport and the challenges young people face today, he discussed strategies for managing external pressures, including those presented by social media.
In closing, Pat left the students with a powerful message of empowerment. He reminded them that they all have the potential to achieve incredible things if they remain open to exploring new opportunities, take the time to discover what gives them purpose, and pursue their passions with dedication and determination.
Andrew Bell, Partnership Manager for the CLF, said: “It was great to see how engaged the group were during Pat’s talk.
“Being able to bring inspirational leaders to connect with our students is hugely valuable, contributing to our wider efforts of raising the aspiration and ambition of our young people.”
The CLF and Bristol Bears are proud of this fledgling partnership, which continues to create meaningful experiences that inspire young people to unlock their full potential.
