13/12/2022
How volunteering can greatly benefit YOU.
I spent almost a full year washing these lads smelly socks for free!
In fact it cost me petrol money and my Saturdays for the pleasure. I was already UEFA B qualified with significant experience of coaching in community settings and elite football academies.
So why did I do it?
👨🏫I wanted to test myself in another environment, at a different level. I also wanted to learn about myself and whether I would enjoy coaching adults as much as I did the kids.
After countless washes, drying and folding the kit, I finally got the opportunity to coach.
What did I gain?
😆I met some top lads and went on their journey for a season.
🏆After delivering some decent sessions I gained confidence and the knowledge that I could work at this level.
👫I learnt that I most enjoyed working with children.
Volunteering can have great benefits to people and their communities but it can also greatly benefit YOU.
