Alex Cockerham Email & Phone Number

#FindTheNext Goalball Academy (#F T N G A) Lead - Lead member of staff for the #F T N G A, supporting 18 young talented goalball players on their journey through life as young adults and goalball.The #F T N G A was devised to support young talented goalball players to learn the skills necessary to become more confident and independent young people.

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Goalball is a sport specifically designed for people with a visual impairment. Goalball UK is the national governing body for the sport of Goalball and I have been fortunate enough to be heavily involved with them through a variety of different roles:1. Through my commitment to my role as a Goalball Activator, I was able to progress in my role to an intern.

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

I undertook this role following completing my university degree at Sheffield Hallam. I worked alongside members of the philanthropy team completing research into ongoing projects to provide them with further information for fundraising efforts they were making.My day to day role included attending team meetings, analysing information, undertaking research.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

My role as a student sport activator (SSA) is revolved around engaging people to participate in sport and physical activity by delivering weekly futsal sessions. These are sessions specifically for students at Sheffield Hallam University and with numerous other opportunities to participate in sport throughout the Hallam Active programme it is important to.

Lima Province, Peru

This role included working alongside consultants of the Lima 2019 Pan American Games. Our role was to assist the national & international press to ensure they were able to get the best coverage of the Pan American Games possible. I experienced working with major broadcasting companies such as ESPN & FOX.

Arusha, Tanzania

For my university placement, I secured a professional role as a member of the Arusha Youth Development Organisation (ARYDO) Tanzania. This was a diverse role and my responsibilities included:1. Coaching sport-specific and multi-skills sessions in local schools & communities - There was a big belief in Tanzania that sport can be used as a tool to spread.

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Assisting lead coaches in delivering engaging and challening football sessions for children aged 7 and under. This led to gaining experience on matchdays and becoming a focal part of the team in ensuring the participants have an amazing experience playing sport.

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Guiding a group of 15-17 year olds through a journey of development of life skills in preparation for their next step. My main roles included ensuring their safety and welfare throughout the project as well as enhancing their experience to create long lasting fond memories.