Rhys Elmer Handed FA Youth Council Role
Essex’s Rhys Elmer has been recognised as one of the country’s brightest young volunteers after being named as the 2016/17 Regional Engagement Officer
The Council is made up of 14 young people aged between 16-25 from all over England and the newly-appointed team will build on the successes of last year’s NGYC. The goals developed are drawn from the FA National Game Strategy, with the group determined to have an impact on increasing the number of children and young people playing and volunteering.
They also intend to develop a vast network with County FA Youth Councils and student management teams in all regions across the country. This will help the NGYC to deliver specific projects for young people, including the FA Football Futures Leadership Academy, the Football Futures Programme and awards.
Speaking after the recent Football Futures Academy event at St George’s Park, Rhys said: “It was incredible, working alongside some great Young Leaders, the National Game Youth Council and FA staff from across the country throughout the week. The four days were full of activities and workshops aimed at preparing us for next season.”
“It was a great experience which will help develop the Youth Council and young people within Essex. I’m extremely proud to be part of such a great team of young people trying to make a big difference to children and young people in football. I would like to thank the Essex County FA, Tiptree Jobserve FC and my family and friends for supporting me along my journey.”
The NGYC will meet seven times throughout the season at St George’s Park. As the East Regional Officer, Rhys will help to support and connect with seven other regions in England to create a range of resources for the empowerment of young people involved in grassroots football and contribute to the planning and delivery of a range of FA projects. He’ll consult with them and build a greater insight of their needs and points of view of the game.
The main activities of the NGYC will be focused across three prominent areas: working collaboratively to build effective youth-adult partnership so young people’s views are fully represented at the heart of decision-making; engaging and supporting the 60 youth leaders on The FA’s Leadership Academy in a collective mission to double female participation; supporting The FA in providing inclusive projects which benefit the game as a whole.
If anyone would like to contact Rhys, please E-Mail rhyselmer@icloud.com. To find out more about opportunities for young people in grassroots Essex football, click here. Information is also shared on Twitter @EssexCountyFA and by searching for ‘EssexFootball’ on Facebook.
They also intend to develop a vast network with County FA Youth Councils and student management teams in all regions across the country. This will help the NGYC to deliver specific projects for young people, including the FA Football Futures Leadership Academy, the Football Futures Programme and awards.
Speaking after the recent Football Futures Academy event at St George’s Park, Rhys said: “It was incredible, working alongside some great Young Leaders, the National Game Youth Council and FA staff from across the country throughout the week. The four days were full of activities and workshops aimed at preparing us for next season.”
“It was a great experience which will help develop the Youth Council and young people within Essex. I’m extremely proud to be part of such a great team of young people trying to make a big difference to children and young people in football. I would like to thank the Essex County FA, Tiptree Jobserve FC and my family and friends for supporting me along my journey.”
The NGYC will meet seven times throughout the season at St George’s Park. As the East Regional Officer, Rhys will help to support and connect with seven other regions in England to create a range of resources for the empowerment of young people involved in grassroots football and contribute to the planning and delivery of a range of FA projects. He’ll consult with them and build a greater insight of their needs and points of view of the game.
The main activities of the NGYC will be focused across three prominent areas: working collaboratively to build effective youth-adult partnership so young people’s views are fully represented at the heart of decision-making; engaging and supporting the 60 youth leaders on The FA’s Leadership Academy in a collective mission to double female participation; supporting The FA in providing inclusive projects which benefit the game as a whole.
If anyone would like to contact Rhys, please E-Mail rhyselmer@icloud.com. To find out more about opportunities for young people in grassroots Essex football, click here. Information is also shared on Twitter @EssexCountyFA and by searching for ‘EssexFootball’ on Facebook.
