“Anything’s possible” – how Harry opened his own gym at 19
Starting your own business is no mean feat, at any age. So how, then, did Harry Radenhurst from Crawley manage to open his own gym at the tender age of 19? As part of our work helping young people learn new skills, we often hold workshops, conferences, and enrichment days to help secondary students and
In Her Own Words – girls pathway player Z’el
Z’el Jones, aged 12, is a player in our Girls’ U12 Advanced Centre. In her own words, she shared the story of her journey through the Foundation football pathway. When I was younger, I never EVER liked football. My older brother used to force me to play ALL THE TIME. So, a few years passed
Bringing light to the darkness – how football helps Ben escape
By now, it’s well documented that men’s mental health is a huge issue affecting this country. In the UK, men aged 40-49 have higher suicide rates than any other group. Despite this, only 36% of NHS talking therapy referrals are for men, according to the Mental Health Foundation. Ben, from Sussex, knows all too well
How free football has been a lifeline for Susan’s family
No one understands the life-changing power of football quite like Susan, a mum-of-four from Moulsecoomb. Susan’s three sons – Brady, Aidan, and Oscar – are completely football-mad Albion fans and all three of them attend our Moulsecoomb Premier League Kicks football sessions, which are free to attend for any child in the local area Mum
Andrew: “I don’t have to hide my dyslexia anymore”
Andrew Cox had spent three years unemployed before he stumbled across the perfect opportunity for him. Andrew has dyslexia, and he was never very confident at reading or writing – something which he has felt the need to hide all his life. “I’ve had to hide my dyslexia all my life until I came here,”