Episodios

  • S7/Ep.05 - Redefining High Performance in Boys’ School Sport

    S7/Ep.05 - Redefining High Performance in Boys’ School Sport
    Mar 26 2026
    In this episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys' Education Podcast, Chris Ekron challenges the win-at-all-costs culture that still dominates many boys' school sports programs. The Playbook Ed cofounder and former head of sports performance at Bishops Diocesan College (South Africa) draws on his PhD research and Paul Wylleman's four-pillar model of student-athlete development to make the case for redefining high performance around the whole boy—not just the Saturday scoreboard.

    Discover why the real metrics of a successful sports program are process wins during the week, character growth, and whether boys still love the game long after they leave school. Ekron shares practical strategies for relational coaching, from 30-second corridor conversations to breaking down the silos between coaches, teachers, and pastoral staff, and explains how a simple schedule-mapping exercise can reveal just how little time boys have "just to be a boy."

    Tune in to learn how schools can build sports environments where well-being forms the foundation for performance, stakeholder expectations are managed with clarity, and every student—not just the A-team athlete—is developed to reach his personal best.

    IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. PLAYBOOK ED · IBSC
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    27 m
  • S7/Ep.04 - Boys and the Deepfake Landscape

    S7/Ep.04 - Boys and the Deepfake Landscape
    Mar 10 2026
    In this episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast, Pathos Consulting Group President Evan Harris details the complex and rapidly evolving world of deepfakes. An expert on emerging AI risks in schools, Harris moves beyond the headlines of digital abuse to reveal how the realm of synthetic media is fundamentally altering the way boys interact with reality, consent, and each other.

    Discover a practical "order of operations" for school leaders to follow to advance from feeling overwhelmed by technology to building institutional resilience. Harris discusses the critical need for digital discernment and explains why the primary creators of this content—and increasingly its victims—need a new "sales pitch" for healthy masculinity.

    Tune in to learn how schools can move past scare tactics to empower boys with the ethical framework and trusted adult support necessary to navigate the disappearing line between real and fake.

    IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. The Pathos Group · The Pathos Group’s free Student Safety Course · IBSC
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    28 m
  • S7/Ep.03 - The Boy-Friendly School

    S7/Ep.03 - The Boy-Friendly School
    Dec 12 2025
    In this episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast, join Headmaster Chris Post and the leadership team from the Boys' Latin School of Maryland (United States) as they discuss their approach to creating a boy-friendly school. Sparked by the insights of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, the school implemented a bold door-to-door cell phone ban and re-imagined daily schedules to prioritize human connection over digital convenience.

    Discover how these philosophical shifts translate into on-the-ground practice, from creative playgrounds in the lower school to autonomous choice blocks in the middle school, and peer-led clubs in the upper years. The conversation highlights how high-impact, low-cost structural adjustments can foster genuine friendship and leadership among students. Tune in for a practical roadmap to giving boyhood back to boys.

    IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. IBSC
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    41 m
  • S7/Ep.02 - An Actionable Blueprint for Boys' Well-Being

    S7/Ep.02 - An Actionable Blueprint for Boys' Well-Being
    Nov 5 2025
    In this episode of IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast, explore the landmark IBSC Global Research Report, Building Agency Among Classroom and Co-Curricular Teachers to Support Boys’ Well-Being. Hear directly from University of New South Wales Professor Andrew Martin who illuminates findings from the research he conducted with more than 17,500 boys.

    Professor Martin reaches beyond theory to pinpoint the specific educator practices that foster academic resilience and social-emotional engagement. He reveals why positive belief in students emerged as the single most critical factor impacting well-being.

    Discover practical, evidence-based strategies, including the "I do, we do, you do" framework for building true student agency and learn the surprising reason why boys value high-quality instruction so greatly in co-curricular settings. Tune in for an essential blueprint of actionable, high-impact practices to support boys' success.

    IBSC members can access the full report and supporting resources free of charge in the IBSC Member Center.

    New episodes of the IBSC Exploring Boys' Education podcast are available exclusively to IBSC members on the IBSC website for the first two weeks. Afterward anyone may access them from all popular podcast platforms. We encourage you to share this resource across and beyond your school community!

    IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. Download Report (Members Only) · IBSC
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    39 m
  • S7/Ep.01 - Boys, Green Spaces, and Wellbeing

    S7/Ep.01 - Boys, Green Spaces, and Wellbeing
    Sep 22 2025
    In this episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast, hear from the 2025 IBSC Action Research Award winner Melinda Bargwanna about her inspiring project at Trinity Grammar School (Australia). For her winning project, she guided junior school boys as they designed and built a biodiversity pond, creating a powerful sense of community and belonging in the process.

    Discover how this hands-on work in their "green patch" enhanced the boys' well-being, fostered mentorship between age groups, and turned climate concerns into hopeful action. The episode also previews the theme of 2026-27 IBSC Action Research, Future Frontiers: Fostering Boys' Learning in the Forward-Thinking Classroom. Tune in for a fascinating look at the impact of connecting boys with the natural world.

    New episodes of the IBSC Exploring Boys' Education podcast are available exclusively to IBSC members on the IBSC website for the first two weeks. Afterward anyone may access them from all popular podcast platforms. We encourage you to share this resource across and beyond your school community!

    IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. Become an Action Researcher · IBSC
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    41 m
  • S6/Ep.10 - 2025 IBSC Highlight Reel

    S6/Ep.10 - 2025 IBSC Highlight Reel
    Jun 14 2025
    In this special episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast, tune in to a curated collection of the most important insights generated throughout a year of professional development programs and conversations with leading educators and experts.

    The world changing at such a rapid pace forces us to reexamine the very nature of how and why we educate boys. This episode synthesizes a year of learning, focusing on six essential themes: the power of relational learning, nurturing resilience and healthy masculinity, the educator's role, school culture, navigating the modern digital landscape, and engaging boys in learning and literacy.

    Dive into this thought-provoking summary of the challenges and opportunities in boys' education today, filled with expert analysis and practical strategies to help the boys in our care become their best selves.

    IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. IBSC
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    30 m
  • S6/Ep.09 - Boys, Breath, and Balance

    S6/Ep.09 - Boys, Breath, and Balance
    May 30 2025
    In this episode of IBSC Exploring Boys Education Podcast, explore student well-being with Tracy Mackenzie from St. Andrew's College, South Africa. Mackenzie shares her school's wellness program, built on fostering boys' safety, long-term well-being habits, and crucial self-awareness. Discover how St. Andrew's champions a collaborative, holistic approach, moving beyond silos to integrate a diverse support network. Mackenzie explains "breath intelligence" and shares how simple breathing techniques help boys manage stress and self-regulate. The discussion also covers peer support, dedicated wellness classes, and creative activities that promote introspection. Tune in for an inspiring look at practical strategies for boys' well-being.

    IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. IBSC
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    34 m
  • S6/Ep.08 - Boys in a Digital Storm

    S6/Ep.08 - Boys in a Digital Storm
    Apr 28 2025
    In this episode of IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast, join the urgent conversation surrounding boys in the digital age, sparked by the impactful Netflix series Adolescence. Head of School John Botti from The Browning School (United States) offers insights on navigating this complex landscape. Originally highlighted in his Head of School Blogpost, Botti discusses the unique challenges boys face online, the vulnerabilities that can draw them into harmful spaces like the manosphere, and the proactive steps boys’ schools must take beyond simple screen-time limits. Learn about fostering essential digital literacy in educators, building resilience in boys, and the critical role of relational connection and supportive school cultures in guiding boys toward responsible digital citizenship and positive human values.

    New episodes of the IBSC Exploring Boys' Education podcast are available exclusively to IBSC members on the IBSC website for the first two weeks. Afterward anyone may access them from all popular podcast platforms. We encourage you to share this resource across and beyond your school community!

    IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. Blog: 'Adolescence' and Parenting in a Digital Storm · IBSC
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    39 m