Meet your Disability Football Ambassadors
We are delighted to introduce our Disability Football Ambassadors, Ahmar Mukhtar and Daniel Rook.
They will be responsible for driving 2 and 3-star England Accredited Clubs to apply the key learnings from the Disability Club Training to create their own Disability Football Game Plan; creating more club-based accessible opportunities for disabled people to play, coach and/or volunteer.
On his appointment to the role of Disability Football Ambassador for Buckinghamshire, Ahmar said: "I am honoured to been given the job of Disability Football Ambassador in Buckinghamshire by BBFA. I am really passionate for the growth of Disability Football and will support local clubs in my area to provide provision for children/adults to take in the beautiful game without any barriers."
Ahmar Mukhtar
Disability Football Ambassador (Buckinghamshire)
A little bit about yourself: My name is Ahmar Mukhtar and have been in football for nearly 35 years doing various roles despite suffering from Cerebral Palsy. One of my personal goal will be to coach a Disability team.
How you can support: I am honoured to been given the job of Disability Football Ambassador in Buckinghamshire by BBFA. I am really passionate for the growth of Disability Football and will support local clubs in my area to provide provision for children/adults to take in the beautiful game without any barriers.
Contact: via Rod Noble at Develpment@Berks-BucksFA.com
Dan Rook
Disability Football Ambassador (Berkshire)
A little bit about yourself: I have been involved in disability sport for over 12 years holding various positions in my home County of Essex. I have been the disability led for Reading FC Community Trust for 8 years where I have worked across Berkshire increasing the number of opportunities for disabled people to play football. I also work very close with the BBFA on coach education when it comes to disability football.
How you can support: I believe that with my experience in disability sport I can help drive change in Berkshire in helping the BBFA develop disability football across the County.
Contact: via Rod Noble at Develpment@Berks-BucksFA.com
Rod Noble, Football Development Officer said, “It’s an exciting time for Disability Football and we are delighted to have both Ahmar and Dan join the team! They will be able to support us with driving forward the development and growth of the disability pathway across the county.”
If your club is interested in establishing or developing disability football please get in touch with Rod Noble, Football Development Officer via email.
Alternatively, why not sign up to attend our FREE face-to-face workshop at Berks & Bucks FA Offices on Monday 4th March, where you’ll learn all about how to welcome and engage disabled people at your club.
The training workshop will offer the opportunity for clubs to network with other likeminded clubs, as well as hear real life case studies of clubs that have successfully grown to become more inclusive.
REGISTER YOUR PLACE HERE
