James, a passionate sports enthusiast, sought to turn his love for football into a meaningful career. He enrolled in the Multi-Sports Coaching Course offered by Sports 4 Change, an organisation dedicated to using sports to drive positive social impact. The course equipped James with the skills and qualifications to coach a variety of sports, including football, basketball, and volleyball. Beyond the technical aspects, the program emphasised the role of a coach in community development, focusing on inclusivity, leadership, and mentorship. Upon completing the course, James began working on several community projects. He now leads after-school sports programs in underserved neighbourhoods, providing young people with opportunities to engage in physical activity, develop teamwork skills, and build self-confidence. James\’s dedication and passion have made him a role model in his community. He continues to expand his knowledge and skills, aiming to create even more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to thrive through sports.

This program was centred around personal life skills including Communication, Self-Belief, Teamwork, Self-Management and Problem Solving to support the participants to reach their full potential. Over the course of six face-to-face sessions, which combined classroom activities, games and practical activities, the girls achieved a Level 1 Qualification in Sports Leadership. This is a nationally recognised qualification that enables successful learners to assist in leading purposeful and enjoyable sport/physical activity, under direct supervision. All of the girls successfully completed units of work including ‘Establishing leadership skills’ and ‘Plan, assist in leading and review sport/physical activities’.