Sport Mentoring Programme

Who Sports Mentoring Supports

Our programme is ideal for young people who:

Struggle to engage in traditional education settings

Have low confidence or low self-esteem

Need support with emotional wellbeing and resilience

Benefit from positive role models and relationship building

Thrive with practical, active and hands-on approaches

What Sports Mentoring
Looks Like

Positive Outcomes

✓ Regular 1:1 sessions in community-based settings
✓ Sport and physical activity tailored to interests and ability
✓ Building trust, strong relationships and positive connections
✓ Setting goals and creating achievable action plans
✓ Developing resilience, teamwork and communication skills
✓ Encouragement, guidance and consistent support
✓ Signposting and linking to additional support where needed

Improved Wellbeing

Increased Confidence

Positive Engagement

Clearer Direction

Stronger Independence

Better physical and mental health

Greater self-belief and self-worth

More motivated and willing to participate

Better decision making and goal focus

Building life skills for the future

Recognised by Local Authorities

Nottinghamshire County Council
Approved Provider

Listed in the Derbyshire Alternative Provision Directory

Approved to receive and respond to alternative provision referrals through Nottinghamshire County Council's commissioning process.

Listed as an alternative provision provider for schools and commissioners across Derbyshire.

Let's Talk About How Sports Mentoring Could Help

If you'd like to discuss a referral, partnership or how we can support a young person, please get in touch.

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