It all begins with an idea and passion.
Hello, my name is Sam and I’m the founder of Sam’s Sports Solutions.
I am a FA level 1 Football Coach and have a CACHE Level 2 in Childcare. I am also a qualified First Aider and have a Safeguarding qualification along with many more.
I first discovered my passion for sports at a very young age when I myself used to compete in school sports events, such as basketball and cross-country runs. For me that passion has never diminished and my love for sports continues to this day.
My love for football grew from taking my son to (and from) his football training and standing on the side-lines during matches. So much so that I soon became the Club Secretary and I am still there 10 years on, now watching my daughter play following in her brother’s footsteps.
This became a natural progression for me to combine the two elements (and build it into a good work-life balance). So 8 years ago I took on the role of coach/manager and formed my own boys' team and have enjoyed every moment of watching those that I teach grow, develop their skills and build confidence both in sports and in their everyday life.
In recent year I have set up a football club for girls and young women, where they are given the opportunity to experience football for the first time at school and on a Saturday as part of Sam’s Sports Solutions. All sessions are dedicated to empowering the girls through football skills training sessions, fun matches and creating a positive team spirit while making new friends.
The same goes for developing the boys in all areas of sports and building their confidence, the value of teamwork and social skills they can use for the rest of their lives.
I took over Under 13 Heroes Team two years ago and developed the team and very proud they are now being promoted into a higher league.
My overriding ethos is to develop a programme of activities that is focused on developing a positive sporting and healthy relationship between children and sports in all its forms. Apart from the obvious physical benefits such as strengthening their hearts and lungs, making them more flexible and agile, improving their coordination, there are a vast amount of psychological benefits too.
The social skills the children learn such as cooperation, teamwork, self-confidence, perseverance, and learning how to set and achieve goals are invaluable life skills that will be with them for rest of their lives.
My goal is to help them develop all of the above in a safe and protected environment whilst having tons of fun!