I started coaching cheerleading from the age of 15 and from day one I knew that my purpose in life was to inspire kids and give them opportunities to be in a better space for the future.  

Having a speech impediment from young meant that I always felt out of place, always finding myself in environments that I was never comfortable in and never wanted to speak to people. This completely flipped when I started coaching at LYR in 2022. Being a part of the LYR team means that I am constantly put into environments where I am pushed to better myself and therefore better the young people that I work with. 

As the SEND lead I get to work with amazing young people – giving them a safe space by going into schools delivering sessions to get them active. Then in the summer terms getting them out on the water to have a great time. I believe solely in LYR ‘s mission to make rowing more inclusive and accessible to all and it’s an amazing charity that engages children in physical activities   

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