Adam heard about the Personal Best programme and thought it sounded like a good opportunity for him. It also sounded fun, and the commitment of 6 hours a day, 2 days a week for 9 weeks, sounded like something he could tackle. As a full-time father to his 3 sons, Adam had been busy raising his family, but was conscious of the need to find employment in order to continue being a good role model to his boys.

Adam had self esteem issues but was is determined to set a good example; hoping the course would help him achieve full time employment. Adam really enjoyed his time on the programme, attributing the success of the course to the tutors and ex-players, who are mentors for the participants. Adam says; "They actually care, and they are so inspiring. Some good blokes, giving their spare time to the community- I hope I can be as committed as them!"

Adam is looking to the future now, and starts a BTEC Level 3 in Sports in late September, at Brighton and Hove Albion (Albion in the Community) for 1 day a week, for a year.

It’s been a really positive experience for Adam, who now says that he has more confidence as well as a taste for further learning. Adam comments; "I got a lot more from the course than I expected to! It’s also a good environment for learning, based at a football club rather than a classroom in a big college. It’s a relaxed environment, which really suited me, with approachable tutors who want you to succeed. We were even given the opportunity to play football together and one day visited the beach volleyball Centre where Olympic teams will train in 2012. I’d never played volleyball before and it was a great experience!"