Fit4Health Workshop on Positive Coaching Environments and Mental Health Awareness for Aspiring Youth Level Players will be taking place today Wednesday, 13 May 2015 from 09:30 to 12:30 at Langtree Park, St. Helens
This free to attend workshop has been inspired by the Government backed Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation and additional work undertaken across Europe as part of the EU funded project Fit4Healththat is currently developing guidelines for positive youth coaching and competition environments.
The focus of the morning will be on mental health awareness and positive coaching environments within the context of aspiring / performance level youth sport. There will be a strong emphasis on the sharing of good practice amongst different sports, and how sports clubs (both amateur and professional), coaches and governing bodies can respond to the recently announced Mental Health Charter. The workshop is open to all stakeholders involved in this cross-cutting area, and will combine keynote speakers and discussion panels.
Speakers include:
•Gordon Pennington – Director, Saints Community Development Foundation
•Paul Lake – Mental Health First Aiders Programme, English Premier League
•Dean Smith – Chairman, If You Care Share Foundation
•Dr Phil Cooper – State of Mind, Rugby League
•Jonathan Garside – Mental Health Football Coordinator, Everton Football Club
•Representative from Professional Cricketers Association
•Craig Richards – Development Officer, St Helens RFC
•Julie Leasor – Development Manager, Merseyside Sports Partnership
•Matthew Philpott – Director, European Healthy Stadia & UK Fit4Health Lead
The workshop is free to attend, but is strictly limited to x40 delegates on a first come first served basis. The workshop will be followed by a free buffet lunch from approximately 12.30 – 1.00pm.
For any initial enquiries, please contact: matthew.philpott@healthystadia.eu