“I come from a personal training background and I also grew up on the streets around here. I know what’s going on out there, so I feel I can make a positive difference to young people. With the mentoring, it’s a bit like being a big brother. A word of advice here, a word of caution there. You don’t always see a difference straight away, but over time you can often see a progression in the right direction. That’s a great feeling. And I love football – it’s a great way to build rapport, trust and respect. Giving back to the community is what it’s all about for me.”