The ethos of walking football is to bring people, especially those in marginalised groups, together – and why the NWFA decided to approach Skills for People.
Based in the North East, Skills for People supports people with autism and learning difficulties by offering support and opportunities. After speaking with the charity, the NWFA decided that walking football was a fun activity for people who use Skills for People to socialise and be active.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the confidence that group members built over the 8 sessions,” says Skills for People support worker Erin Schuler.
“The change in people from the first to the last session is amazing to see. People who were unsure about kicking a ball in the first session were confidently playing a full game, scoring goals, and supporting their teammates by the last session.”
The sessions have been ran by NWFA coaches Steve Sanderson and Steven Hill.
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Author: The Walking Football
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