One trained volunteer in every club
Health champions are the link between a club and the health of the people in it, connecting players, parents and coaches to the right support and building a culture of wellbeing from the touchline up.
Make every contact count
Short, ordinary conversations about health and wellbeing at training and on matchdays.
Signpost to services
Know what is available locally, from the NHS to mental health and community services, and how to reach it.
Champion healthy habits
Food, sleep, screen time and staying active in the days between sessions.
Build community
Run wellbeing sessions for young players and their families, and reduce isolation.
Your club nominates a health champion
A parent, volunteer or committee member with an interest in health. No football or clinical expertise needed.
They complete accredited training
An RSPH-accredited course covering practical health promotion in a sporting setting.
They join a peer network
Champions at other clubs, sharing what works and what does not, with support from our team.
The club becomes health-promoting
From touchline injury management to nutrition, mental health and wellbeing across the whole membership.
Part of a whole-club model
Health champion
A dedicated role to coordinate and champion health activity.
Coach support
Training, practical tools and resources for everyday conversations.
Co-produced activity
Initiatives shaped with players and the club community.
Themed health promotion
Activity across the season on nutrition, mental wellbeing, physical activity and more.
Partnerships
Links with health, sport, education and community organisations.
Evaluation
Measuring impact to build the evidence for wider adoption.