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We believe that social and psychological aspects of sport can develop and empower young people to manage challenges, reach personal goals, build positive relationships & access career opportunities. BEK does this through a unique programme of training & skills development working across all sports.
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Situation
The playing field is not level for many young Londoners living in low scoring socio -economic areas. Common challenges include low levels of self esteem due to negative attitudes of wider society, lack of positive role models,frequent inequality of opportunity,uninspiring environments. Social and economic circumstances are barriers to aspiration and accessible pathways to personal and career development. Covid -19 is an added disrupter and contributing to unrivalled uncertainly for young people.
Solution
BEK Development -interactive sessions utilising psychological and social aspects of sport to develop resilience and problem solving skills on and off the pitch. BEK Connect -Connecting young people with environments to which they can aspire,offering a platform to explore opportunities. Mentoring -Providing a chance to build a meaningful relationship and a consistent, trustworthy sounding board at a significant and pressured time in their lives Providing regular 'virtual' contact during Covid-19.
