It was smiles all around for students at Doha College and Evolution Sports recently as they celebrated their first week of hard work with an exclusive visit from Michael Beale, the newly appointed Foundation Phase coach at Liverpool FC.
6th Form students studying on the brand new Sports Industry programme at the Al Waab campus of Doha College took part in a ‘Coaching Masterclass’ with LLS Ambassador Michael Beale, alongside Evolution Sports coaches and students.
The Coaching Masterclass provided elite insight into the football industry. Beale displayed some outstanding sessions to the Doha teaching and student community followed by an insightful Q&A.
Beale had a clear message for students:
It’s important to understand what makes you happy and motivated and to follow that passion with full commitment. The work and opportunities for sporting students here at Doha College, with LLS and Evolution Sports, is a great foundation for a career in sports.’
Michael Beale is one of the most talked about young coaches in the world of football today – following his recent role as Assistant Manager of Sao Paulo FC in Brazil.
Beale spent two days in Doha College and spoke about his own coaching journey to groups of sports students and coaches at Evolution Sports. His inspirational career started at Chelsea FC before moving on to Liverpool Football Club where he served as Under 23 Manager.
Following an exciting chapter in Brazil as Assistant Manager of Sao Paulo FC, Beale spoke about his love for youth development, his role as LLS Ambassador and his return to Liverpool FC.
I believe the LLS Sports Industry programme is exactly what young people need when they are looking for a route into the sports industry.
I have seen the great work of LLS first hand in Liverpool and have spoken to staff and students across the UK and Ireland and have really enjoyed visiting their programme in Doha College. The staff are passionate and the students are focused to achieve a great outcome at the end of the course.’
The ‘Sports Industry programme’ is a BTEC Level three qualification delivered at Doha College by LLS and complemented by work experience with Qatar’s leading sports coaching organisation – Evolution Sports.
LLS Managing Director Jordan Wright said they are excited about the opportunities the students on the programme will receive.
Our aim is to educate and encourage students to develop a strong professional network and build important sports industry related work experience before they go into global employment or university.
Our first week has been a great success and the students studying with us have shown that they are prepared to work hard. They have planned and executed an excellent event and have already made some high profile additions to their professional network.’
Dr Steffen Sommer Principal of Doha College explained why the school had chosen to offer this BTEC programme.
Not all students choose to follow a traditional route to their careers and expanding our educational provision and offering alternative pathways for students is part of our development plans. I am delighted that this new BTEC course has proven so popular and offers such amazing opportunities for students to learn from experienced sports coaches with LLS and Evolution Sports.’
Tommy Westmoorland, the Director of Evolution Sports said they are delighted to support LLS ad Doha College. Evolution Sports is celebrating 10 years of success in Qatar and offers a range of sports for children from 18 months to 16 years of age.
If you are 16 to 19 years old and interested to join the LLS Sports Industry Programme at Doha College, you can send an email to [email protected]. Limited slots are available.