As part of the Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust’s 30-year anniversary celebrations, a series of accounts from staff, volunteers, partners and participants have been compiled in the ‘30 Stories for 30 Years’ publication, that also includes the annual Impact Report for 2022.
All of the stories, and the Impact Report, can be viewed online HERE. Should you wish to request a hard copy, please email kristian.hitchins@watfordfc.com.
Next up is the story of Trust Education Champion, Bernardo...
In 2020, the Trust teamed up with Middlesex University to launch a foundation degree in Football Development and Coaching. This was a new venture for Watford Football Club’s official charity, yet it wasn’t long before success began to be seen. One student that is benefitting from this programme is Bernardo.
Currently in his second year, Bernardo has been described by his tutors as ‘an exceptional student’. The Trust’s staff on the degree course quote his exemplary attendance, attitude to learning, and personal conduct as key components that earn him that title. So, what is it that Bernardo likes about the programme?
“The programme is interactive and provides us contact with the actual club which allows us to establish contacts, learn, and develop our knowledge,” he says.
Now working as a casual coach for the Trust, Bernardo has already begun to take advantage of these contacts and as he looks back, he knows who to thank.
He said: “The Trust has been really helpful, always made me feel engaged and part of the team. Absolutely fantastic. My mind and knowledge developed a lot, which allows me to see things in a variety of ways. I am glad to have this chance in my life.”
