From the football pitch to your school
A football career. A story to tell. Lessons that last a lifetime.
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Scott brings his own football journey into schools, sharing the highs, challenges and experiences that have shaped his career. From playing at the highest level to representing England, Scott gives pupils a unique insight into what it takes to pursue your goals — both on and off the football pitch.
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And this isn't just a talk...
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The pupils get involved too
The Presentation
Hear the story. See the journey. Be inspired.
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Scott delivers an engaging and age-appropriate presentation, talking about his football career and the journey that took him from aspiring goalkeeper to representing his country.
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He can bring along his England caps and other personal memorabilia, giving pupils the opportunity to see and experience pieces of his career up close.
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Topics can include:
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Scott's football journey
Confidence and mindset
Representing England
Teamwork and supporting others
Setting goals and ambition
Believing in yourself
Overcoming setbacks
Turning dreams into goals
Then... it's time to get involved
From listening to doing
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After hearing Scott's story, pupils get the opportunity to step onto the pitch and put some of those lessons into practice.
Scott leads an interactive goalkeeping session, giving pupils the chance to experience some of the skills, techniques and challenges that come with being a goalkeeper.​​​
Goalkeeping skills
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Handling, Diving,
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Footwork, Distribution
Challenges
& games
Fun, competitive activities designed to get everyone involved.
Teamwork
Learning how communication and supporting each other can make a difference.
The Next Goal Challenge
A fun challenge where pupils can put their new skills to the test.
More than a football session
The aim is to leave pupils with something bigger than football.
Through his own experiences, Scott encourages pupils to think about their own goals, their own potential and what they want to achieve.
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Whether their dream is in sport, education, work or something completely different the same principles apply.
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“You don't have to know exactly where you're going. You just need to believe in your next goal.”
Designed for Schools
Perfect for...
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Primary Schools
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Inspirational assemblies and interactive football sessions designed for younger pupils.
Sports & PE Days
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A different way to combine an inspirational sporting story with practical activities.
Secondary Schools
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Career inspiration, mindset, resilience, ambition and practical goalkeeping sessions.
Special Events
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School celebrations, achievement days and enrichment programmes.
The Experience
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Listen
Inspire
Get involved
Set your goals
Meet Scott
From goalkeeper to England international
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Scott's football journey has taken him from grassroots football to representing England. Through SLGK, Scott now uses his experience in the game to help develop the next generation of goalkeepers.
With The Next Goal, he's taking that experience into schools sharing his story, his experiences and the lessons he's learned along the way.
Bring the Next Goal to your school
Ready to inspire your pupils?
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Whether you're looking for an inspirational school assembly, an engaging enrichment activity or a football experience with a difference, SLGK: The Next Goal can be tailored to your school.
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