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The Herald
10-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Top coach returns to his alma mater to give back to cricket
The cricketing career of former Eastern Province player and SA schools vice-captain Grant Morgan will turn full circle when he takes up his position as head of cricket at Grey High School in August. The 54-year-old, who started his schooling at Summerwood Primary but matriculated from Grey High in 1989, is thrilled at the prospect of returning to his alma mater after years travelling the international cricket circuit, firstly as a player with fantastic fighting qualities and then as a top-rated coach. And he will have a special message to deliver to the Grey cricketers when he takes up his position on August 1, and that is to 'enjoy your cricket'. Having experienced the sport on a wide range of levels, Morgan believes it is important not to forget the fundamental reasons behind playing the game. 'Sometimes we forget that we need to go out there and to enjoy ourselves,' he said in an interview after his appointment was announced. 'For sure, we go out there to train to try win your matches, but it doesn't come at all costs, and we must never lose sight of the fact that we need to enjoy playing the game. 'Of course, sometimes you will enjoy it best when you work hard and you grind your way to success. 'You have to work hard to be successful in any sport, but that sort of grind sets you up to build the mental strength you need to succeed.' With decades of experience behind him, Morgan has realised that there is no magic wand he can wave to achieve success. 'There is no fancy solution to coaching and to playing — you just have to keep working hard at your craft and hopefully you have things in your armoury that can help cricketers to develop into the best players they can be,' he said. 'I am happy that the teams I have worked have always shown progress and I don't say that in an arrogant way, just that I go into the job with the confidence of getting the best out of others.' He described himself as a 'blue collar coach' who is ready to work as hard as he can to extend his knowledge to others. Morgan has especially fond memories of his childhood in Gqeberha, particularly when Summerwood Primary (1978-1984) could challenge Grey Junior, 'sometimes at cricket but even more so at rugby'. Now, as family responsibilities bring him back to his hometown, he cannot think of a better place to continue his coaching journey. 'I have worked extensively around the world and in SA and it's really about what I want to achieve at this stage,' Morgan said. 'And where better to build a legacy of my huge passion for coaching than being an influence at my old school and trying to make a difference to the children there. 'I received so much support myself from some legendary educators during my time at Grey that this is a chance to pay it back to those people, and also to pay it forward to the current group of Grey cricketers, as well as those in the future who will choose this journey.'
New York Times
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
A Starter Pack for Aspiring Wine Lovers
Here's a little secret about wine — it's great fun. It's delicious, too. You would never know this to hear people talk about wine. Too often, it is buried under a mass of nonsense that has nothing to do with the pleasure and joy it offers. It's discussed with painstaking precision using complex terminology and pretension, as tasters grapple with metaphorical descriptions of aromas and flavors, and conjecture about methodology and equipment. They ultimately deconstruct wine like anatomy students dismembering a cadaver. It makes wine seem like very serious business, which, for many people, is a turnoff. Wine does deserve academic discussion. It can be complicated, with many mysterious elements that people strive to understand. Yet it's also a simple pleasure, a great drink. The serious, rational side of wine should not overwhelm its emotional appeal. Dry talk about learning to 'appreciate' wine obscures the fact that people deeply, passionately love it. It's the difference between fulfilling an obligation and being moved by desire. Reconciling these two sides of wine can be baffling. It's no wonder that people are hesitant about wine, especially young people, many of whom also fear alcohol as risky. Almost everybody finds it intimidating and often more expensive than other alcoholic drinks. Nonetheless, people are often curious, too. Perhaps they've seen people enjoying it, and they may have heard that humans have considered wine a great pleasure for thousands of years. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
ABC News
31-05-2025
- Business
- ABC News
The Good Retirement: Living the high life on a low budget
Retirement can be a tricky time when we wonder, "Have I got enough money to live happily ever after?" But come retirement time, many Australians find their nest egg isn't big enough to go luxury cruising or laze on a tropical island. So how can you find enjoyment and fulfilment from retirement without spending a fortune? Guests:
CTV News
11-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Sunshine and high temps kickstart the week, rain lurks ahead in Simcoe County
People can be seen enjoying the sunshine at Centennial Park in Barrie. (Aileen Doyle/CTV News)
