Hailey Collins, a coach at St Agnes Disability FC in Cornwall, takes us behind the scenes and explains the importance of the work done thanks to our ...
All the players get to put on the St Agnes shirt, colours, and be part of our wider club community. At St Agnes AFC Dis-Ability squad, I would like to see more youth players joining as they provide such a buzz of energy, enthusiasm, and imagination to the sessions. St Agnes has helped and encouraged so many people with disabilities to come along and be part of a team! Our St Agnes club is about fun, inclusivity, and providing opportunities to all people. Each member of the team was playing for each other and supporting everyone to do their best. Ethan started in our youth team – he is cheeky, fun, and full of enthusiasm. However, he was so brave to take his first step onto the pitch and join in. But they are all united in one place for football training and all want to meet people, be included, and have fun! Luke joined St Agnes in December 2021 - at first, he was apprehensive and wanted to sit in the car and watch. I started coaching at St Agnes and took a keen interest in supporting the disability teams. Football has always been a way for me to stay healthy both physically and mentally, make friends, and feel part of something. One of my best moments of coaching was when we took part in the FA People's Cup in 2018.