In today's episode, James features an amazing trio with bursting expertise in Wraparound childcare within the sports corporate sphere. Meet Craig Jones, who has over 2 decades of experience working with children and young people within education as well as the sports, and fitness industries and is now serving as the Chief Child Experience Officer at Junior Adventures Group UK, UK's largest provider of Wraparound childcare.

Joining him is Rob Brown, who is on a mission to improve the employability of sports students and fast-track them into their ideal careers as the Managing Director of First Step Sports Group and Director at the Institute of Sporting Futures (ISF).

Last but not least, Andrew Hicks, known for his impressive track record in leading teams to achieve substantial growth and operational excellence, is now UK’s Managing Director at Coordinate Sport, a pioneer in providing comprehensive software solutions for sports program management.

Listen in as the quad offers a rare glimpse of insights into Wraparound childcare, its past dynamics, current landscape, and future trajectory, helping you gain valuable invaluable insights to align your strategy and readiness for entry or advancement within the wraparound childcare space.

Looking for support with updating or creating a new wraparound programme in your school? Check out our free guide to planning a comprehensive wraparound programme today.

Connect with our guests:

Craig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-j

Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-hicks-

Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-brown-

Connect with James:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_ventures

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coordinatesport/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-moore-uk

Coordinate Sport: https://coordinate.cloud/

Get Your Free Guide: https://coordinate.cloud/guide/what-you-need-to-know-about-primary-school-wraparound-care/

In today's episode, James speaks to Graeme Eaglesham, the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Future Kids. Graeme is a former professional soccer player, coach, and youth trainer who has held positions such as Sports Education Manager at Liverpool International Academy and assistant coach at Bellevue University. Additionally, he is an athlete for Gymshark, one of the world's largest fitness apparel companies.

Through Future Kids, a non-profit organization based in Omaha, Nebraska, they transform generosity from affluent neighborhoods into providing a variety of sports programs (soccer, tennis, and fitness after-school programs) and camps. Each program is tailored with a unique blend of skills, fitness, and character-building activities for underserved youths.

Tune in as James and Graeme speak about:

- Graeme’s journey from street sports to the heights of professional football and now visionary business leadership

- His thought process upon realizing the conclusion of his football career

- The impact of the pay-to-play model on game adoption

- Insights into running a business on the flip side of the pay-to-play narrative

- How they are leveling the playing field for kids in underserved communities and the remarkable programs they offer

- What he's anticipating at the ongoing soccer coaches’ convention

… and so much more!

Check out Future Kids:

Website: https://futurekids.leagueapps.com/

X: https://x.com/Future_Kids1?s

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/future.kidz/

Connect with Graeme:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graeme-eaglesham-

Connect with James:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_ventures

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coordinatesport/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-moore-uk

Coordinate Sport: https://coordinate.cloud/

In today's episode, James speaks to Paul Lawrence, the CEO at Challenger Sports and Teamwear. Paul is also a sports instructor and women's head coach, having made significant contributions to teams like Indiana State, Florida Southern College, and Knox College.

With the goal of increasing the number of soccer campers while positively impacting children's lives through soccer, Challenger Sports was established in 1985. Over the years, they have become the most sought-after soccer camp in the United States, having served hundreds of thousands of soccer players. In addition to soccer camps, tournaments, holiday camps, clinics, and tours, they also produce and provide sports apparel through their offspring company, Challenger Teamwear.

In summary, James and Lawrence discuss:

- A nostalgic journey into the culture and functionality of British soccer camps in the 1980s

- The history and aspirations behind the founding of Challenger Sports

- Lawrence's journey from sports coach to founding the most popular soccer camp in the USA

- Insights into the growth of Challenger Sports over the years

- Current initiatives and innovations within the camp

- Strategies for rebuilding and rebounding from the impacts of COVID-19 on their activities

- The research model used to equip young athletes

- Perspectives on leveling the playing field for less advantaged athletes to reach the pinnacle of their sporting careers

… and much more!

Check out Challenger Sports:

Website: http://www.challengersports.com http://www.challengerteamwear.com  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/challenger-sports 

Connect with Lawrence: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/in/paul-lawrence- 

Connect with James:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_ventures  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coordinatesport/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-moore-uk  

Coordinate Sport: https://coordinate.cloud/