Programme Spotlight: Wildcats
In the first of our monthly programme spotlights we are taking a closer look at Wildcats, the FA-funded programme aimed at engaging girls aged five to 11 in football.
To end the season on a high with our first trophy highlights the journey the players have been on and will stay with them forever.In their run to the final, the Scholars overcame Gateshead College and East Durham College to round off a successful final season for the students in which they also reached the National Football Youth League Cup semi-finals. STARTING XI: Matthew Wilkinson, Luke Reay, Billy Harland, Cristian Campos, Adam Barnaby ©, Lewis Hoare, Eddie Lewington, Liam Potter, Tyler Marquis, Nathan Greenwood, Gideon Kanyondo. SUBS: Tom Aldsworth, Mitch Noble, Matthew Hutchinson, Kory Whitfield, Deacon Winter, Ben Oliver, Adam Scott. GOAL SCORERS: Marquis (15), Greenwood (61, 79), Reay (70), Oliver (85). MAN OF THE MATCH: Hoare. Foundation of Light’s Football and Futsal Scholarships give talented players aged 16-18 years old, the opportunity to represent Sunderland AFC and gain nationally recognised qualifications through an extensive football and education programme.
In the first of our monthly programme spotlights we are taking a closer look at Wildcats, the FA-funded programme aimed at engaging girls aged five to 11 in football.
From inspiring participant stories to activity-packed half-term delivery, April 2024 was full of action at the Foundation of Light.
BBC Children's and Education, the Premier League and ParalympicsGB have come together to launch Super Movers for Every Body.