Dren Youth Board Chair Expand Dren is currently studying a masters in Sports Management and is very keen on sports development and the equal chance for all to participate. He has played football at semi-professional level and for his university team and also enjoys tennis and swimming in his spare time I am on the Youth Board so I can firstly be representative and channel a voice for those who may not have equal opportunities in sports. Being part of this group also gives me the chance to contribute and be part of the brilliant work that Access Sport does whilst additionally developing various skills such as my communication, team working and also leadership qualities.
Sky Expand Sky is one of Access Sport's BMX coaches, and has shown a true desire and talent to coach others. A student at Brunel University, Sky is also a weightlifting competitor, specialising in Olympic weightlifting. I am on the Youth Board for personal growth and to be more involved with Access Sport
Ruby Expand I work as a sports development officer, children's sports coach and nanny. I have a passion for sport and fitness with key interests in yoga and kickboxing. I am on the youth board so that I can contribute to creating equality within sports. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to meet new people.
Jason Expand Jason is has volunteered for Access Sport in a variety of settings, and has increasingly grown in confidence during his time with us. Always looking to help others, Jason enjoys coaching the younger generation. I am on the Youth Board for experience, teamwork and meeting new people from different areas
Jade Expand A volunteer and coaching assistant at Waltham Forest Athletics Club, Jade enjoys working with both children and adults with disabilities and is an exemplary ambassador for inclusion. Jade is studying Physiotherapy, and hopes to become a Physiotherapist for those with disabilities. In her spare time, Jade is a keen artist and photographer. I'm on the youth board to be a voice for the youth
Grace Expand Grace found her love for all things basketball when she lived in New York. Grace now lives in London and has been a huge part of our Disability Inclusion programme's Safe Haven Basketball Club, working with her mum to develop basketball for young people with learning disabilities across London. When not on the court, Grace is a member of the Middlesex Cricket Club's Disability Squad and has thoroughly enjoyed her two years with the group. I am on the Youth Board because I was chosen to get involved with the panel and the charity's projects
Dhilan Expand Dhilan is a BMX coach for Access Sport, and this stems from a desire to help the younger generation. The opportunity to see progress being made drives Dhilan, as well as his own love of BMX. Most of his spare time is spent riding any sort of bike, and he is always training for BMX racing. I am on the Youth Board for personal growth and development, and to help out within the community
Eniola Expand Eniola is a corporate lawyer at an international law firm. She spent several years volunteering at major sporting events and coaching netball in primary schools. She also competed for several years as a sprinter and now enjoys playing netball, boxing and bouldering in her spare time. I am on the youth board to lend support to grassroots sports clubs after the COVID-19 pandemic.