BLACA Case Studies

This pages highlights some of the individuals who have benefitted from the BLACA.

• Rob Stafford
• Sally Anne Bowen
• Additional success stories

Rob Stafford (37), Creswell

Before signing up to the Academy Rob had been in the building trade for 20 years.  2010 was a particularly difficult year and he was advised to stop trading.  Rob decided it was an ideal opportunity to try something new and venture in a totally different direction. Keeping fit and active had always been enjoyable and a big part of his life.

After completing a CSLA course with us in October 2010, Rob applied and was accepted onto the Academy, and has never looked back!

During his time on the Academy Rob completed:

• UK Athletics Level Coach Level 1
• Leadership in Running Fitness (LIRF) Jog Leader Qualification
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
• Football Association Basic Referee Course
• Numerous ScUK workshops

Having completed his Jog Leader qualification in January 2011 Rob, with support from our Sports Development and Jog Derbyshire, set up his own jog group in Creswell.  Jog Creswell launched in April and has proved a huge success, with around 30 people attending the sessions.  New members are continuing to attend and another session has been set up to cope with the demand.  Without Rob's enthusiasm and dedication the group wouldn't be the success it is today.  

In July 2011 Rob applied for a Casual Leisure Attendant's position at Creswell Leisure Centre and has since been offered a job.  Rob is a perfect example of how the Academy can benefit individuals by giving them the skills and qualifications necessary to work in the Leisure Industry.

Sally Anne Bowen (44), Shirebrook

Sally first found out about the Coaching Academy from attending a Raising Aspirations session.

During her time on the Academy Sally Anne completed:

• UKCC Level 1 Gymnastics Women's Artistics Course

• Numerous ScUK workshops

During her time on the Academy Sally Anne has logged over 100 voluntary hours at local Gymnastics sessions and attended 11 coach education and master class sessions.  Sally Anne has recently been offered part time employment at a local Gymnastics club.

Further Academy Success Stories Include

• Dale Foster having enjoyed his time on the Academy is now seeking employment within sport
• Jordan Farnsworth has been offered a place at Leeds Metropolitan University next year where he will undertake a coaching degree
• Andrea Linacre has been offered a place at Leeds University where she also will be completing a coaching degree
• Simone Jarvis has set up her own Coaching Company
• Ben Everett and Laurisa Robson have now been offered paid coaching work through our Go Football Programme
• Danny Price has been offered a job as a lifeguard at Bassetlaw
• Glyn Turner has been offered a job as a swim coach at Bassetlaw
• Ryan Turner has been offered a job as a lifeguard at Centre Parcs
• Zena Shiel has been offered paid employment as a Leisure Attendant at Kissingate Leisure Centre

For further information on BLACA please complete an enquiry form or telephone 01246 593097. 

Last Updated on Thursday, 11 August 2011 11:32

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