Class 3’s football Adventure

Class 3 had a fantastic morning at Huish Park, the home of Yeovil Town F.C., as part of their employability unit. Many members of the class had expressed an interest in becoming footballers, and the club were delighted to support by giving them a memorable behind-the-scenes experience.

The visit began with an exciting training session led by coaches from the club’s community sports trust, giving the young people a chance to get active on the pitch and learn some new skills. They then took part in a Q&A session with first-team footballer Josh Staunton, who spoke about his career, the dedication required to play professionally, and what life is like as a footballer.

The young people were also treated to a tour of Huish Park, where they were able to see areas of the stadium that fans don’t usually get to visit. One particularly brave young person even had the opportunity to try their hand at stadium announcing, which was a highlight of the morning.

During the visit, the group also met members of the club’s Under-19 academy team, who shared their own journeys in football and talked about the hard work and commitment needed to progress through the academy system.

It was an inspiring and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. A huge thank you goes to Dominic at Yeovil Town, the community sports trust coaches, Josh Staunton, and the Under-19 academy team for making the morning so special for Class 3.