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School Support PROJECT "Kickstart"
Empowering South Auckland Schools Through Football: Join the KickStart Movement with Auckland South Football Club
In Auckland South, Head Coach Kevin McAfee, in collaboration with Troy Thomas have developed Project “KickStart”. This project is spearheading a transformative initiative to impart essential life skills and well-being education to children through the universal language of football. This innovative program brings together boys and girls from diverse backgrounds, providing them with opportunities to enhance their fitness levels and equipping them with vital skills for their future.
“Tangaroa College have been working with Project KickStart representitives (Kevin Mc Afee & Troy Thomas ) I can confirm that due to this collaboration we already have six staff 'football volunteers' (not all of them coaches) recently signed up to assist our new Football Program at the college.
This would clearly suggest we are on the right path. And due to this project tour college will field Junior and Senior boys football teams this season. A 100% improvement before we even start!”
Kirk Jennings
Sports Coordinator
TANGAROA COLLEGE
Troy Thomas, a licensed football coach with extensive experience playing for prominent teams across Auckland, is dedicated to engaging and energising more children through football. His and his teams expertise ensures that children from all walks of life are not only introduced to the sport but are also guided in harnessing its potential for personal development and well-being with our sponsor, WellbeingSolutions.
Project KickStart is making a tangible impact by reaching children during lunchtime for goal-setting activities and by conducting after-school coaching sessions, thereby offering a unique and holistic approach to nurturing the next generation. The program is evolving across Auckland, revolutionising the way in which youngsters are being prepared for their life journey.
This impactful venture is further endorsed and supported by CLM (Community Leisure Management), exemplifying the collaborative efforts to promote the well-being and development of the youth through sports. Each school participating in Project KickStart has access to top-tier football equipment, courtesy of the initiative, which is kept on-site for use in both Project KickStart activities and during regular P.E. classes. Moreover, to ensure sustained impact, teachers are provided with tailored training in basic football coaching, and professional well-being guidance is integrated into the program, thereby solidifying football's role within schools and supporting children of all ages and backgrounds as they pursue their chosen career paths.
Through the commendable efforts of Head Coach Kevin McAfee, together with the expertise and dedication of Troy Thomas and the unwavering support of CLM, Project KickStart is not only nurturing a love for football but is also empowering children with essential life skills, resilience, and a strong foundation for their future endeavors. This collaborative initiative stands as a testament to the positive and transformative impact that sports, mentorship, and well-being education can have on the lives of young individuals from all back rounds.
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