Foundation Trustee Wins Prestigious Award from Youth Sport Trust
Congratulations to our good friend and Trustee, Dan Keefe who, last night, won the Outstanding Innovation Partner Award at the Youth Sport Trust Annual Conference Awards Dinner at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
The Youth Sport Trust is a national charity passionate about creating a brighter future for all children and young people through the power of sport.
Dan was presented the award by Ben Smith who is a new YST Ambassador. Ben is the creator of the 401 Challenge and the 401 Foundation, which saw him run 401 marathons in 401 days all around the UK.
Dan won the award thanks to his inventive and forward thinking ideas about how sport and physical activity can improve physical literacy, improve school attendance, challenge negative behaviours and allow pupils to develop and grow.
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About Trustee Dan Keefe
Dan is the current Deputy Head and Director of Sport at Clare Mount Specialist Sports College having spent 20 years working in education and sports development as a PE teacher, Sports coordinator and Partnership Development Manager.
Dan has a Degree in Sport, Social Policy and Management and a Masters in Advanced Educational Practice. He firmly believes that 'sport changes lives' and throughout his career has utilised the power of sport to boost attendance, behaviour, self-esteem, attainment and employ-ability skills.
Dan has seen first hand the impact Underground Training can have on young people and the staff at his school who are currently attending weekly sessions to help improve the mental health and well being of his pupils.
For more information about Dan and our other fantastic Trustees who help support our project via their expertise and guidance click here - http://utsfoundation.com/about-us/
WELL DONE DAN!
For more information about the UTS Foundation contact Tony Berry on 0151 294 3172.