Future stars: from the Foundation’s pathway to the brink of the Premier League
Over the years there have been dozens of young Foundation players who have progressed into the Albion academy. Three of those players – Matt, Aiden, and Will – talk about their journeys so far. MATT HAYDEN “I started football at about five or six years old. I joined my local team, Plumpton, because a couple
The making of Nathan Bowen
Nathan Bowen, Director of Football at Worthing FC, reflects on a coaching career that started on a Brighton estate more than 20 years ago. Nathan looks out onto the pitch at Woodside Road, where a couple of dozen Under-14s are training ahead of their fixtures that weekend. It’s a talented group, and Nathan has high
Terry – “To say this has been life-changing is an understatement”
Since joining our disability football programme about a year ago, Terry has gone from strength to strength. Terry, from Eastbourne, was born without feet 40 years ago. He grew up in East Sussex and quickly fell in love with football, even though he only had the chance to play mainstream football against fully-abled people. “I’ve
How Will is shaping the next generation
Will Brickell is part of a team trying to use football to get the children of Sussex interested in maths and literacy. The BHAFC Foundation works with children at around 150 schools across Sussex, helping thousands of young people learn new skills and get active. As a Lead Coach, Will Brickell plays a big part
Jack’s dream to be the first deaf Premier League player
11-year-old Jack Pilcher has flourished in the BHAFC Foundation’s disability football programme, says mum Kelly. Jack, who lives in Wadhurst, travels down to Lancing every other week to play at the Foundation’s deaf talent hub sessions at the club’s training ground. Jack’s mum says he is “super obsessed” with football, having been playing regularly ever