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For 24-year old Jack Brooker, Wigan Athletic Community Trust has played a huge role in his life. When his friends headed of to University, Jack wasn’t sure that what he wanted to do as he much preferred practical rather than academic learning. That’s when his journey with Wigan Athletic began, a journey that landed him a full time role at the Community Trust and ironically a degree.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Having first become involved with the club\u2019s official charity in 2014 as a learner on the Football and Education programme, Jack has recently progressed into the role of Football Officer. Jack said,<\/p>\n

\u201cMy role involves building on the strong relationship between the Community Trust and Wigan Youth Zone. It involves managing the pitches at the Youth Zone and ensuring there is an offer every day for young people in the local area, including football activities through the Premier League Kicks and the Pathway 2 Participation programmes.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Jack began his journey with Latics seven years ago, as a learner on the Level 2 Football and Education before moving onto the apprenticeship and then in a full-time role as School Sports and Cohesion Coach.\u00a0The 12-month programme provides 16-19 year olds with the opportunity to gain sports industry recognised qualifications through classroom learning and work placement opportunities with Community Trust coaches.\u00a0Now looking back, Jack is grateful for the opportunity he was given to start a career as a sports coach and involve himself in something he had a keen interest in. jack comments,<\/p>\n

\u201cI first became involved with the Community Trust when I was 18 through the Football and Education programme. My friends were going to university and I wasn\u2019t sure what I wanted to do, but this offered me a hands on approach with learning which really interested me. It was ideal as it combined learning with a practical element and it gave me the chance to learn about becoming a coach which helped me then progress onto the apprenticeship.\u201d<\/p>\n

He adds: \u201cThe apprenticeship was even more hands on and allowed me to develop myself even further and it provided me with the opportunity to work four days a week with head coaches in schools and on other community programmes.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

His transition through the Trust\u2019s Training and Skills offer eventually provided Jack with a full-time job as a School Sports and Cohesion Coach and the perfect stepping stones to begin a career in the industry.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cSince working with the Trust, I feel it has enhanced my life massively both personally and with my work. I\u2019ve been able to progress from starting as an apprentice to go on and work as a School Sports Coach and now onto my current role. It\u2019s helped me learn new skills in the work environment like confidence and being able to stand in front and talk to big groups at sessions. That\u2019s something I never thought I\u2019d be able to do.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Jack\u2019s passion to improve and develop has continued in his recent roles having recently completing a two-year Foundation Degree in Football Coaching, Development and Administration with the University of South Wales.\u00a0 Delivered in partnership with the university, the degree provides students who are passionate about a career in the sports industry with long distance learning and qualifications to help them take the next step.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough completing the degree it\u2019s helped me develop both my delivery in sessions and also the young people I\u2019m working with. The things I\u2019ve learnt I\u2019ve been able to put into practice and I\u2019ve also been able to pass on my knowledge to younger coaches who are in the same position I once was.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For more information about our degree programme click here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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