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Public Schools - Elementary:

We just had the pleasure of having the Aussie X experience come to our school for a full week workshop.  Australian Rules Footy has now taken our school by storm. The grades 3, 4 & 5 students participated in the workshop.  We now have a Footy league at our school that has replaced our flag football league.  The Aussie X staff provide very age appropriate games for our students. They were attentive to the varying levels in ability and accommodated for every student.  The were fun, approachable, charismatic and had a great knowledge of the game. They displayed a tremendous amount of patience while at the same time keeping all of the students engaged with the program.  I strongly recommend this program for any physical education program.
Jason Amaroso
Physical Education Teacher
Red Willow Public School

 

"The Aussie X will be forever remembered by the students who joined in on a 3 day, culturally rich learning experience.  The energy and excitement that Emile and his Aussie staff brought to our school from the moment they arrived to the day they left, inspired our students to take on this program with an unprecedented willingness and enthusiasm.  The instruction was professional and fun, ensuring that the kids were learning something new at all times.  I knew that this program was a great fit for my school when I saw "footies" flying every recess in all corners of the yard for days after the boys left!"
Dan Frank
North Meadows Elementary
Strathroy

 

“On the first day of the program I rounded up some students to get some feedback on the program, and a bunch of them actually THANKED ME for letting the Aussie X run their program at our school!  I never get thanked for anything from the students!”
Heather Rymell
Lanor JMS

 

“Our grade 3, 4, and 5 students participated in a 4 day program last week. It was truly an enjoyable experience for all. "Footie" was taught in a safe, but fun manner. The instructors were well prepared, flexible when it came to accommodating our school schedule, large groups, as well as a few rainy days. Despite missing out on the outdoor component (due to cold/rain), the students thoroughly enjoyed learning the sport. The instructors were friendly with the kids, patient and helpful when working with the students. I managed to get the opportunity to observe the first full day of the program and I too enjoyed learning and participating.  The feeling among the students was sheer excitement, enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. The feedback I received from the classroom teachers was extremely positive and after the four days they all came to ask me if we can book them again for next year. I will be making sure that this happens!!
I highly recommend this program to any school.”
Seanna Andrews
Phys. Ed. Teacher
York Site Coordinator
Firgrove P. S.
(416) 395-2420

 

Public Schools - Secondary:

Do you enjoy high energy qualified instruction? Are your phys. ed students looking for something new to try? The answer is Aussie Rules Football. Jacob Hespeler was fortunate enough to host Emile Studham the director of Aussie X for one week. Emile took all of our classes through an excellent introductory progression of Aussie Rules Football. By the end of the week our classes were actually playing Aussie Rules Football. Even those students who are difficult to engage in physical activity really enjoyed this unit. Emile Studham show excellent leadership and patience with our students. As a long time physical educator it is easy for me to recognize talented and passionate people. Not only is Emile very talented and passionate, he is very professional and continually models behavior we want from our students.
Give Aussie X a call, you won't be disappointed.
Greg White
Head of Health and Physical Education
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School

 

The Aussie X is a jam-packed, high energy, engaging program for all high school ages.  The inclusive nature of the Footy clinic enables students of every skill level the opportunity to learn and develop skills for a non-mainstream activity in normal every day phys ed classes.  The Aussie X is an excellent way to introduce new activities into course curriculum for students who may otherwise become disinterested in physical education programs.  It provides students with a fun and exciting sporting experience not offered in their community.  We here at Medway High School are ecstatic about having had this opportunity to broaden the scope of activities we are now able to provide for students in our programs.  Thanks again Emile and staff, looking forward to working together again and again!
Greg Henderson
Medway High School
Head Coach Sr. Football
519.660.8418  ext.460

 

Emile and The Aussie X were a fantastic way to start off this school year!  We ran it for four days with close to 150 kids in grades 9-12. The beauty of it was they didn't sit still, everyone experienced success and it was something they had never seen or played before so it captured and held their attention for the full four days. The last day was great as the students (and teachers of course) got to play a full game that had everyone running, catching, handballing, kicking and there were even a few speckies!  I would highly recommend this program for any school program that wants to allow their students to experience something unique, different and fun. Thanks Emile and Aussie X for a great four days of footy and a bit of the Aussie culture.
Jeff Weddig
Erin District High School
14 Boland Dr.
Erin, Ontario, Canada
N0B 1T0
phone 519-833-9665 ext 149
voice mail box #403
fax # 519-833-7455
email jeff.weddig@ugdsb.on.ca

 

"I would recommend this crew to any school" 
John Macciochi Senator O'Connor High School

 

"Travis did an outstanding job under tough conditions - (facilities and the # of students).  Nothing could have been done better." 
"It was very engaging and students enjoyed learning a new exciting game" 
Noel Carrabs  Senator O'Connor High School

 

"The clinic was extremely interactive the instructors were enthusiastic and energetic and they had enough equipment that all students had a great physical experience. This was an awesome experience for our school!  200 students had an Aussie ‘X’ perience full of fun and action.       
Pamela Joslin - Department Head Physical Education Senator O'Connor High School.

 

Private – All Girls:

The girls loved it! What a great introduction to a contact sport through a safe, comfortable and fun environment. The instructors are fantastic- professional, prepared, experts in their field and full of fun! I can't think of a better program to introduce your students to this amazing sport.
Kelly Pace
Head of Health & Physical Education
St. Clement's School
21 St. Clements Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1G8

 

Our grade 3,4, and 5 students participated in a 4 day program last week. It was truly an enjoyable experience for all. "Footie" was taught in a safe, but fun manner. The instructors were well prepared, flexible when it came to accommodating our school schedule, large groups, as well as a few rainy days. Despite missing out on the outdoor component (due to cold/rain), the students thoroughly enjoyed learning the sport. The instructors were friendly with the kids, patient and helpful when working with the students. I managed to get the opportunity to observe the first full day of the program and I too  enjoyed learning and participating.  The feeling among the students was sheer excitement, enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. The feedback I received from the classroom teachers was extremely positive and after the four days they all came to ask me if we can book them again for next year. I will be making sure that this happens!!
I highly recommend this program to any school.
Seanna Andrews
Phys. Ed. Teacher
York Site Coordinator
Firgrove P. S.
(416) 395-2420

 

Ontario Camping Association:

“Emile spent an afternoon at Onondaga this summer teaching us footy and the kids absolutely LOVED it! He came fully packed with a video, posters, drills, games and an all-around amazing show for the kids. He was able to keep 50 campers of various ages and abilities motivated and having fun while they eagerly learned this new sport. It was blatantly obvious from the smiles and the constant talk of footy after Emile had left that the Aussie X program was a success at camp! Emile's love for the sport and obvious passion for children made for an incredible day! Thank you!”
Lauchlin Burnett
Commercial Membership and Events Coordinator (OCA),

Onondaga Camp

 

“Onondaga Camp was fortunate enough to have Aussie X conduct an afternoon course with 50 boys and girls aged 12-15.  It was a huge success and very much enjoyed by everyone who participated.  The program was extremely well laid out and Emile proved to be an excellent teacher who showed great patience with our campers.  His enthusiasm for the sport was contagious and his energy seemed endless.  It added great value to our camp programming and we would certainly not hesitate to have Aussie X back again next summer!”
Duncan Robertson
Director
Onondaga Camp

 

“The Aussie X has visited both Greenwood College and Kilcoo camp over the past 12 months, and immediately made an impact on the school and our kids. The instructors, with their  crazy accents, high energy and passion for the game ran very structured ‘footy’ clinics that our kids absolutely loved. Watching them come in after a clinic, you could see the smile and laughter they had just enjoyed and the feedback was fantastic from all teachers involved. I highly recommend this program for any school or summer camp”
David ‘LUB’ Latimer
Greenwood College / Camp Kilcoo

 

Students:

Even after two days of playing and learning this sport, I'm in love with the game. I just wish I could play it on a regular basis. I would commit to going to T.O to play games!!!
~Cody McMahon

Hey Mr.G! I thought aussi football was amazing.  I liked the last day the best though.
All the days were fun too!
Thanks.
Colleen

 

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