At the end of 2018 I made the decision to "pull my socks up". I wanted to refocus on why I teach and this strategy could help me focus each day. Rather than being at a crossroads, I feel I was looking back over my recent metaphorical road trip thinking I should have skipped the highway and taken the back-roads. I had had the opportunity for 12 months to relieve as head teacher of my faculty. To look the part I went away from wearing the usual PE clothes, I traded the polo shirt and shorts for a button up shirt and pants. This way the kids would know I was serious in this executive role, right? I also had to act the part, giving the consequences for students not behaving positively for my colleagues. I gained great experience and can confidently say I did a great job. The turning point, however, came after the PDHPE Teachers' Association Conference at ANZ Stadium. I was overwhelmed by inspiration to improve my teaching practice when I returned to school. However, this ...