Dele Alli and Ledley King, who helped launch the initiative ten years ago, joined Premier League Executive Chairman Richard Scudamore and Sports Minister Tracey Crouch at the Ferry Lane Kicks session to help launch Premier League Kicks Heroes. The campaign recognises inspirational individuals who have come through the programme over the past decade and celebrates their achievements.
The youth outreach programme began 10 years ago, with the aim to create safer, stronger and more respectful communities through the development of young people’s potential, while giving young people access to facilities, coaching and mentoring.
In its first decade, Premier League Kicks has engaged over 180,000 young people in weekly football, sport and personal development sessions held at local community venues across the UK.