Jamie Edwards goes through some exercises with young swimmers Luke Belton, left, and Matt Tostevin, both 14. (Picture by Peter Frankland, 0579375)

FORMER international basketball player Jamie Edwards made a big impression during two motivational sports seminars at St James. The first was attended by over 270 of the island’s young aspiring sportsmen and women and focused on raising their game.

The second, entitled ‘The Winning Parent’, was attended by nearly 170 mentors, parents and coaches. ‘We could not have wished for a more engaging and successful event,’ said Nick Graham, managing director of OSA Recruitment, which sponsored the seminars to celebrate its 21st anniversary.

‘Jamie’s energy filtered through to everyone who came along, both young and old. He was very thought provoking and engaging and I’m sure that those who were able to come along took away a lot of new methods and techniques to help themselves and their children achieve their potential in whatever their field.’

Edwards reinforced the importance of thinking and communicating differently as well as being able to relax.  ‘Your attitude and the way you think will have a direct effect on the direction you go, not just in sport but in life generally,’ he said.