Former Sky Sports presenter to host free 'future football coaches event' in Glasgow

A former Sky Sports presenter is leading the search for the next generation of football coaches in the country with a free “future coaches” event.

Organised by ClassForKids, former BT Sport, TalkSPORT, and Sky Sports presenter David Tanner will help participants learn from the “best in the field” – from established club owners to renowned keynote speakers.

The initiative is set up to encourage young people thinking of pursuing a coaching route within the sport to “Get Stuck In”.

It comes following a study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that found day-to-day exercise is “largely disappearing from young people’s lives”.

Former broadcaster Mr Tanner said: “Apart from being one of the most exciting and exhilarating sports, football can be such a force for good.

“This event is the perfect platform to inspire and foster a supportive community of people all equally passionate about the game.”

The events have ran across the UK, and Glasgow it set to host the sole Scottish gatering at the citizenM Hotel on Friday.

Keaton Moore, founder of Move Your Mind, a movement inspiring children and adults to develop healthy minds and bodies through fitness, said football can give children a “sense of belonging”.

He added: “In a world so heavily dominated by technology and social media it’s never been more important for children to be involved in sports, connecting with other young people in positive environments, making friends and having fun.

“Sport gives young people the opportunity to express themselves freely, manage their emotions, learn new skills and grow as a person.

“Being involved in a football team or academy gives children a sense of belonging – a safe family-like environment can work wonders for nurturing young minds.

“Football is a great way of bringing communities together, giving young people a positive focus and outlet, keeping them out of trouble in their teens and helping boost academic performance during important years of education.”

Tickets can be found here.