Many disaffected young people in London suffer from a lack of personal and social skills that hinders their ability to progress educationally, socially and in employment. In addition many live unhealthy lifestyles engaging in little exercise and eating poor diets either through lack of opportunity and support or through low self-esteem and aspirations.

Through providing a free weekly football coaching club held in a local leisure centre well known to local youth and easily accessible. A qualified and experienced coach delivers the sessions, supported by 1 Future Skills staff and 1 volunteer. Sport is an excellent tool in developing personal and social skills in young people as well as engaging them in regular exercise. It will also give the team the chance to challenge the participant’s lifestyles and suggest alternatives.