Free training for aspiring young sports coaches

Active Hastings are encouraging young people with a passion for sports coaching, aged between 16 and 25 years old to join their NextGen Coaching Network, in partnership with StreetGames.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a network that supports your coaching journey. As part of the network you will be sent regular free training resources, including articles, videos, podcasts, and webinars. Plus, you can collaborate, meet, and share knowledge with other aspiring coaches.

As part of the network, you'll also have the opportunity to volunteer with the Active Hastings team. Whether you're looking to gain experience through regular volunteering or just want to help out at events, they offer a variety of opportunities to get involved.

This network is ideal for those already volunteering with a sports club or community organisation and are looking to benefit from free training courses and expand your skills. As a member, you'll receive regular updates on training, volunteering, and work opportunities. Active Hastings offers free training courses throughout the year on topics such as: child safeguarding, first aid and mental health, youth work, sport-specific courses like multi-sports and football and inclusive activity training.

Sign up by completing the quick and easy online form.

Councillor Glenn Haffenden, lead councillor for housing and wellbeing at Hastings Borough Council, said: "This is a great opportunity for young people who want to enhance their skills and gain valuable experience in the coaching field. We are committed to developing young people in our town and the StreetGames programme is a great way for young people to develop their skills."

Active Hastings is hosted by Hastings Borough Council, in partnership with East Sussex County Council, and brings together a wide range of local and national partners to ensure that everyone in Hastings can get active.

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Active Hastings works closely with local providers of physical activity to give you easy, fun ways to get your everyday dose of physical activity. It only takes 30 minutes a day for adults and 60 a day for children to get fitter, healthier and happier. You can even break it down into 10 minute slots!

Active Hastings coordinates the local Community Physical Activity Network, which brings together schools, sport clubs, National Governing Bodies of Sport, health organisations, the voluntary sector and the private sector to work together, unblock barriers to participation and improve the local sport and physical activity delivery system.

Active Hastings is hosted by Hastings Borough Council, in partnership with East Sussex County Council, and brings together a wide range of local and national partners to ensure that everyone in Hastings can get active.

Find out more at www.activehastings.org.uk or follow them on Facebook 'Active Hastings'.

For more information contact Emma Bailey (She/Her), Social Marketing and Communications Officer, Active Hastings, Hastings Borough Council on 01424 451145 or email emma.bailey@hastings.gov.uk