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
Foundation’s para talent hub named “one of the best”
The BHAFC Foundation’s para talent hub has been named as one of the best in the UK. Dozens of players benefit from the para talent hub, which provides a platform for talented disability football players to improve their skills and push themselves to perform at a high level. Sessions take place at the American Express
How we changed lives in 2024
As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a look back on how we supported local people over the last 12 months. Since January, we’ve reached more than 32,000 people across Sussex through one of our programmes. Our work stretches across the full length and breadth of Sussex, with BHAFC Foundation coaches and tutors
England tournament action for Albion disability players
A trio of BHAFC Foundation disability footballers have recently been called upon to represent England in international tournaments. Tate Willis and Rebecca Legon, who are both currently part of the BHAFC Foundation disability football programme, were called up to represent England Women at the inaugural Women’s Amputee World Cup. Rebecca and Tate travelled with England
Disability teams in tournament action
Some of Albion’s disability football teams have taken part in exhibition tournaments this October. The Albion Down’s syndrome team travelled to Ballerz in Kent to compete in a tournament hosted by the Charlton Athletic Community Trust. The Seagulls faced off against teams including Charlton, Everton, Fulham, and Norwich in the Down’s Syndrome Football Festival. Alongside