I am really excited to involve myself and my colleagues in the YSCA coaching pathway helping with the continued development of physical and mental attributes of the young players we coach. I wholeheartedly believe we, as coaches have a responsibility to coach with an interconnected, interdisciplinary and transformational approach to youth sports. Getting involved in this pathway will help you approach sports coaching with this in mind, putting children first. Equipping them with the ability to not only maintain their health into adulthood as well reducing their risk to injury but also help work towards their goals, whatever level they perform at. The process of professional development throughout the course of our working lives is something I am extremely committed to, the chance to be involved in this process with Ben and Brendan was easy to say ‘yes’ to.’

“I am so pleased about the launch of this new pathway within the specialist area of YOUTH Strength and Conditioning. Children and young people need to be trained very carefully and according to their stage of physical development, whilst taking into account their individual training goals and aspirations. It also needs to be fun and enjoyable. Strength & Conditioning Education have done an excellent job in putting together a series of Awards and Qualifications to ensure Sports Coaches, Fitness Trainers and PE Teachers alike have the confidence and skills to implement the correct S&C coaching into their programmes for children and young people. I will certainly be implementing the Youth Strength and Conditioning courses into what we offer at Let Me Play”.

"I passionately believe in the importance of physical competency and strength and conditioning in developing young people’s athleticism and helping them realise their potential. I am delighted to endorse the YSCA Strength and Conditioning Coaching pathway and would recommend it to all coaches working at all levels with young people. The nurtured athletic development of our young athletes is vital so as to enable their talent to develop and for them to become robust enough to meet the demands of their programmes’

‘I am really excited to involve myself and my colleagues in the YSCA coaching pathway helping with the continued development of physical and mental attributes of the young players we coach. I wholeheartedly believe we, as coaches have a responsibility to coach with an interconnected, interdisciplinary and transformational approach to youth sports. Getting involved in this pathway will help you approach sports coaching with this in mind, putting children first. Equipping them with the ability to not only maintain their health into adulthood as well reducing their risk to injury but also help work towards their goals, whatever level they perform at. The process of professional development throughout the course of our working lives is something I am extremely committed to, the chance to be involved in this process with Ben and Brendan was easy to say ‘yes’ to.’

‘Looking to the future, reducing the burden of disease on individuals, families and society is going to be critical. Markers such as the epidemic of obesity affecting young people and adults shows there is much work to do. Helping children across society to develop physically and psychologically into becoming healthy adults has to be one of the most important public health challenges we face. On a personal level I know how much my early involvement in rugby, squash and running added to my own health and happiness. I am delighted to support the YSCA in providing an excellent coaching framework and pathway to help develop and cascade the expertise of Youth Strength and Conditioning coaches and fitness specialists across the UK.’

As a parent of two teenage boys, Sarah has had to deal with her fair share of sporting injuries. This inspired her to train as a sports therapist. She will shortly complete a diploma in sports therapy with the Society of Sports Therapists. Sarah has also completed a sports trauma management course with Lubas Medical Training.

“As a mother of a tennis scholar who sustained a broken femur, I know from personal experience how essential strength and conditioning was in helping my son to recover from his accident; to re-establish his muscle strength and movement skill”.