Get Involved Girls (GIG) is a coaching innovation project with the intention to tackle low participation rates in girls’ football within the Southampton area. The aim of GIG is to encourage young girls aged 5–11 to get more involved in physical activity by using the power of football. GIG will provide sustainable exit routes for the participants, including links to community/ football clubs in their local area, with also the possibility of GIG continuing as a project within the school under the… Show more Get Involved Girls (GIG) is a coaching innovation project with the intention to tackle low participation rates in girls’ football within the Southampton area. The aim of GIG is to encourage young girls aged 5–11 to get more involved in physical activity by using the power of football. GIG will provide sustainable exit routes for the participants, including links to community/ football clubs in their local area, with also the possibility of GIG continuing as a project within the school under the control of a new group of students or through the schools own staff. GIG will also provide an opportunity for any potential volunteers that want to get involved and help coaches within education gain valuable experience coaching young girls’ football. Show less