A career in sports coaching

…being an inspiration to others.  Jon Helliwell has already proved himself dedicated to his sport of tennis.  His work as a coach is there for us all to witness.  He has already taught hundreds of youngsters at weekly tennis lessons, holiday clubs and the like whilst being a student at University.  Jon has also done some work with youngsters with special needs. He now wants to hone his skills as a coach and fulfil his place on a Masters course in Professional Sports Coaching – but how do you find money for yet more studying, even though it is for a course that will potentially set you up in your chosen career?

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Jon Helliwell supported by the Rob George Foundation
Abbie Le Brocq supported by the Rob George Foundation

A bus ride away from success

…you are 17 years old and a talented netball player.  Abbie Le Brocq is already playing for the Yorkshire County side.  In order to gain the best coaching she applied ...

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Vital trip to the US

…You are a young mum, just beginning to develop your own business, but it’s not yet turning much of a profit. Suddenly your 5 year old little one becomes very sick and th...

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Out of time

…we receive a heart breaking application.  It has come to us via an Essex Hospice, so we all know the score.  The request is for an iPad so that this 18 year old can get o...

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Emily Deason supported by the RGF

Emily’s ready for Oz

…the smile that spread over our faces when we received an application from a student at Rob’s old Uni, Loughborough.  Emily Deason has only, to date (November 2014), comp...

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Batman PJs!

…everything is fine.  Your young son is thriving and, as a young family, you are making your way in the world.  Out of the blue, as your little boy approaches his 4th birt...

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Alicia Armstrong supported by the RGF

The Transplant Games, Argentina 2015

….you are only 13 years old, already competing in triathlons and also a very competitive swimmer.  Already you have experienced the journey from being fit and well to suff...

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