Premier League ‘More Than A Game’ Community Captain Announced
- Marc Lewis
- Mar 19
- 2 min read
Lucas Rogers has been named Bristol Rovers’ Community Captain in recognition of his contribution, enthusiasm and commitment to community engagement as part of the Premier League More Than A Game Campaign.
Lucas is one of 93 Community Captains nominated this season, celebrating individuals who have made a positive impact in their local communities.
He is among the 450+ young people and staff supported by Bristol Rovers Community Trust through @premierleague Kicks sessions at @lockleazesportscentre, made possible thanks to investment from the Premier League.
During this instalment of ‘More Than A Game’, which will be visible at all Premier League matches between 14 and 22 March, there will be a focus on the League’s flagship community programme, Premier League Kicks, as well as the Premier League Stadium Fund and Football Foundation.
Bristol Rovers Community Trust, CEO Adam Tutton, added:
"Premier League Kicks has had a hugely positive impact on young people across our community. The programme provides a safe and welcoming place for young people to play football, build confidence and form positive relationships. A huge credit must go to Louis Howard and the volunteer students who help keep the sessions fun, engaging and safe for everyone involved. Through the support of the Premier League, we’re able to reach hundreds of young people in areas and provide opportunities that go far beyond football. Initiatives like this truly show that the game is about much more than what happens on the pitch.”
Premier League Kicks
This season is the 20th anniversary of Premier League Kicks, which sees 93 Premier League, EFL and National League clubs delivering free weekly football and personal-development sessions.
Since the launch of the programme, which uses the power of football to inspire young people to reach their potential, more than 600,000 young people have participated at over 5,000 venues across England and Wales. Sessions take place in some of the most under-served communities, supporting those who need it most.
An independent evaluation of Premier League Kicks found that 93 per cent of alumni believe the programme helped them get into less trouble and avoid negative influence, with 91 per cent learning more about the impact of crime and anti-social behaviour, helping to change attitudes and choices.
To find out more, please visit: www.premierleague.com/morethanagame
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It is so inspiring to see the impact that dedicated individuals like Lucas Rogers have on their local communities. The fact that Premier League Kicks has been running for 20 years really shows how much the game can do to provide a sense of belonging and direction for young people. I was reading a feature on https://englandderbyshire.co.uk/ recently about how local sports initiatives can completely transform a neighborhood by giving kids a safe place to grow. Seeing these stats about people avoiding negative influences through the program is a powerful reminder that it really is about more than just what happens on the pitch. Congratulations to Lucas on a well deserved recognition.
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93 percent of alumni saying the programme helped them avoid trouble is the kind of outcome data that justifies every penny of investment. Lucas being recognised as Community Captain out of 450 young people attending those sessions shows how much genuine impact happens at that local level. Came across a football community programme feature over at https://direwolfseo.co.uk/ covering similar grassroots initiatives which felt very relevant here. Twenty years of Premier League Kicks and 600,000 participants is a legacy worth celebrating.
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