Blackpool FC Community Trust Premier League Community Captain Leia Goodman and Seasiders midfielder George Honeyman Photo: Gareth Evans/Blackpool FCplaceholder image
Blackpool FC Community Trust Premier League Community Captain Leia Goodman and Seasiders midfielder George Honeyman Photo: Gareth Evans/Blackpool FC
Leia Goodman has been engaging with Blackpool FC Community Trust’s Premier League Kicks sessions for several years, starting as a participant before a leadership role both on and off the pitch.
This year, we’re celebrating her journey by presenting her with the Premier League Community Captain award in recognition of her dedication and positive attitude.
After finishing high school, Leia threw herself into volunteering across the Trust, supporting Premier League Kicks, Get FIT Keep FIT, Family Clubs and The Big Food Truck visits.
Her dedication stood out and she soon moved into paid work with the team.
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She is also the leader of the Premier League Kicks Youth Voice Team, helping to shape sessions and ensuring the voices of our young people are heard.
Leia said: “Premier League Kicks has helped me grow so much.
“I went from looking up to coaches to volunteering and now coaching myself. It’s amazing to be someone others can look up to.
“In the future, I’d love to work with SEND children or be part of the Champions or Tower Above programme.”
Dana Evans, youth engagement officer at Blackpool Council, added: “Blackpool Youth Service has received fantastic support from Leia at Blackpool Football Club Community Trust.
“We are proud to be working in partnership and Leia has been a great asset to the team.
“We first met Leia when she was a young person supporting youth voice work and it has been great to see how she has gone on to develop into a young leader.
“She is confident and is actively inspiring others through her journey.
“Leia has engaged brilliantly with the young people and has proven to be amazing in delivering and leading sessions.
“We’re especially proud of how she has actively introduced sports and mentoring activities, confidently leading sessions with a large group of around 30 young people.
“Her energy, commitment and ability to connect with the young people has made a real positive impact and we look forward to continuing this partnership.”
Ryan Searle, community sports team leader at BFCCT, continued: “Leia’s progression has been outstanding.
“She consistently showed commitment and enthusiasm, making her move into a staff role a natural step.”
Leia’s confidence has grown into strong leadership. She brings energy to every session, engages with participants and sets a positive example, especially for girls, showing that there is a real pathway from participant to coach.”
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