In this episode, James invites Joe Lowther, the CEO of KICK, a man whose faith and passion have driven him to transform the lives of countless children, regardless of their background or faith. A decade ago, Joe made a life-changing decision to quit his job and join a team of seven at Kick London. Since then, he has steered the organization into a thriving national non-profit dedicated to offering hope and a future to young people.

KICK, originally founded by a small church in Richmond, is no ordinary organization. It’s a movement that blends sports with support, fuelled by God’s love, to uplift and empower children and young people. They achieve this through values-driven physical education, street dance, mentoring, chaplaincy in schools, and community KICK Academies.

Tune in to learn more about:

- The unwavering support of his family during his formative years

- The intersection of faith, career trajectory, and calling that led him to Kick London

- The initial struggles of running Kick, including a £50K deficit and lack of resources, and the pivotal moments that defined their mission, vision, and values

- Kick’s incredible growth from a regional to a national powerhouse, serving thousands of children across the UK

- A sneak peek into the various impactful programs Kick offers, from sports coaching and mentoring to chaplaincy services

- Joe’s unique leadership philosophy that emphasizes the power of authenticity, core values, and self-care

… and so much more!

Connect with Joe:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-lowther-

X: https://x.com/JoeLowther5

Check Out:

Website: www.kick.org.uk

X: https://x.com/KICK_GB

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In today's episode, James speaks to Mike Matera, a former professional footballer for the Western Mass Professional Soccer team, a coach, and co-founder of Beestera Soccer Training. With a passion for soccer and teaching, Mike boasts of a coaching career and a Masters in Physical Education.

From the mutual passion with his partner regarding development of an individual in a group setting, a club-neutral, supplemental training experience was established: Beestera. A soccer training company with the vision to change player development Beestera Soccer Training recognizes the limitations of impacting every individual player’s growth within a team setting, this provides a more personalized and targeted approach.

In a nutshell, James and Mike speak about:

- The number of kids he has been working with on an annual basis

- Mike's earliest soccer moments and his journey to becoming a pro

- The origin of his business and his vision when it was a startup vs now

- Filling in the void players seeking for individual attention in a group training sessions

- The criteria they use to find coaches that align with their standards

- Hoops they had to jump through for them to operate at their best in the geographical lomit they operate

- A look into the behavioral trends in kinds and how they help them reshape the negative ones

- Routines Mike leans on to remain at his peak as he leads a business

- Origin of the name Beestera

…and so much more!

Connect with Mike:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-matera-

Check out Beestera:

Website: https://www.beesterasoccertraining.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beesterasoccertraining

Connect with James:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_ventures

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coordinatesport/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-moore-uk

Coordinate Sport: https://coordinate.cloud/

In today's episode, James speaks with Grace McNamara, Chief Executive Officer at EXI, and Louise O’Mahony, Head of Consumer Success at the innovative care delivery company. Both Grace and Louise have extensive experience in health, fitness, and care delivery, and they recognized a gap in healthcare where professionals often provide recommendations without personalized programs. To address this, they co-founded Exercise Intelligence (EXI), a MedTech company that empowers certified professionals to prescribe tailored exercise programs efficiently and effectively for individuals with multiple long-term conditions, helping to mitigate the risk of additional health issues.

Tune in as James and the duo speak about:

• Factors behind the massive drop-off in sports and fitness activities for teenage girls

• Their career backgrounds before founding EXI

• Dynamics in the healthcare and fitness space that led to the founding of EXI

• A sneak peek into existing solutions for fit individuals versus those available for people with long-term conditions

• Common pitfalls in GP referral programs

• How EXI aims to bridge the gap between the healthcare and fitness industries

• Their business model, including accreditations and validations

• Digital transformation in the healthcare industry and the major challenges in driving efficient end-user adoption

…and so much more!

Check out EXI:

Website: https://www.exi.life/us/about/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/exitherapeutics/

Connect with Grace and Louise:

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/louiseomahony

https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-mcnamara-irelandlondonboston

Connect with James:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_ventures

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coordinatesport/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-moore-uk

Coordinate Sport: https://coordinate.cloud/