Start your journey through coaching with a COACH Bursary

The list of black footballers who have contributed significantly to English football history is extensive.

The number of those who have successfully progressed into coaching and management however has been minimal.

The FA will lead on the running of the project overseen by a strategy group made up of representatives from the football authorities. The COACH bursary programme is open to male and female coaches aspiring to further their coaching aspirations.
Read more at http://www.thefa.com/news/my-football/coaches/2014/jun/coach-bursary-reopens-020614#TpbM5cxSGC0ryfQH.99

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Inspirational Diversity Champion of the Month – June 2014

Michael-Caines

Michael Caines – Chef

Michael was born in Exeter in 1969 and adopted into a large and loving family. He gained his passion for food from his mother who he used to enjoy helping in the kitchen.

Michael attended Exeter Catering College where his precocious talent was already evident, earning him the accolade ‘Student of the Year’ in 1987. He subsequently spent a year and a half at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane in London, before embarking on three influential years under his mentor Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire. From here he then moved to France for a further formative period of training, honing his profession under the guidance of such superstars chefs as the late Bernard Loiseau in Saulieu and Joël Robuchon in Paris.

He returned to Britain in 1994 to take up the position of Head Chef at Gidleigh Park. Gidleigh’s restaurant was already rated amongst the most prestigious in the country so the position represented a massive challenge and opportunity for a young and ambitious chef. Yet, only two months into the job, Michael suffered a terrible car accident in which he lost his right arm.

Remarkably, he was back in the kitchen part time within two weeks, and full-time after just four. With the support of the owners and an unwavering belief in his own ability to overcome obstacles, he returned to the kitchens of Gidleigh Park more focused and determined than ever to pursue his dream of reaching the top of his profession.

Michael founded Michael Caines Restaurants in 1999 and the next year opened his first signature restaurant Michael Caines at The Royal Clarence in Exeter. In 2003, a chance meeting with Andrew Brownsword resulted in a dynamic partnership and the purchase of The Royal Clarence. From there Michael Caines Restaurants has opened in Chester, Manchester and Canterbury.

He is an inspirational leader and loves to share his passion, vision and skills with the teams of talented, enthusiastic chefs that are now working in the kitchens of the restaurants that bear his name.

Brett Seymour: Castleford Half-Back on his Battle with Depression

Every player has a goal at the start of a new season. Breaking into the first team, scoring a certain number of tries, gaining international recognition. For Castleford’s Brett Seymour it is to live his life again.

“It scares me when I think I am still playing professional rugby league when I could be dead,” he says.  More … http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/26176516

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