Lee heard about Personal Best through his Probation Officer. He realised it was the chance he had been waiting for to set himself on the right path: “It was a chance to get involved with the Club, and a great opportunity to get onto a Stewarding Course, which could lead to other opportunities at the Club. It was made for me. I didn’t hesitate!”

Lee had always been a huge Brighton and Hove Albion supporter- his son is called Albion! He was pleasantly surprised to learn that Charlie and Danny, both of whom are ‘football legends’ in his eyes, were mentors on the course, and “genuine, no nonsense guys who will help you to do what you want. They don’t let people take liberties; you have to put in the work”.

Lee has enjoyed this course more than any other he had previously undertaken. He plans to follow the Personal Best programme by enrolling onto the Level 2 Stewardship Course, plus Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy. Lee enthuses about the Club- recognising what a great place it is for new opportunities you might not find elsewhere, and he is keen to take the FA Coaching Course being offered by Albion in the Community.

Lee says Brighton and Hove Albion is a great learning environment, and he feels positive about his learning experience and would like to extend his knowledge by undertaking some voluntary or charity work, perhaps stewarding, to learn more about possible future career paths. His family and very happy that he is doing something positive, and Lee feels much more confident and happier in himself.