the time is now

Through the invaluable insights gained from lived experiences, we leverage football as a means to uplift and empower individuals. Our mission focuses on supporting disengaged or disadvantaged individuals in schools and communities by fostering positive pathways..

Your body can stand almost anything. It’s your mind that you have to convince.

Services

1-2-1 or group sessions

mentorship

1-0n-1 sessions for sports and performance coaching

Health & Fitness Mentoring

Elite Performance Coaching

Diversity Coaching

Book Session

engagements & appearances

community

public relations, engagement and support

InCare Programme

Group Care Programmes

Charitable Community Engagement

Schedule Call

pT & behavioural coaching

education

sessions for schools, colleges & universities

Delivering sports qualifications

Tailored PT Sessions

After-school programmes

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02.

ABOUT ME

who is jess clarke

Life long athlete and diversity advocate

After beginning my career with my hometown team, Leeds United my talent and passion was quickly recognised by the FA and I was enlisted to the England youth teams for Under-15’s, Under-17’s and Under-19’s.

I made my Senior debut in 2008 and enjoyed a successful international career over an 8-year span, representing my country a total of 51 times and scoring a total of 8 goals during my appearances. I represented England at two editions of the UEFA Women’s Championship and at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Football has long been a passion but it hasn’t been without its difficulties – I come from an underprivileged background, having been raised by a single parent on state benefits, and having to overcome issues with diversity due to race and gender challenges.

However, these experiences have only made me stronger and have driven a passion within me to stand up for gender and race exclusion by promoting equality of opportunity.

As I transition away from professional and elite sports, I’m intent on making an impact by supporting people in overcoming their challenges through positive mindsets and a healthy lifestyle.

career achievements

ENGLAND – 51 CAPS

leeds united – 72 caps

notts county – 105 caps

liverpool fc – 68 caps

sheffield united – 16 caps

durham fc – 38 caps

03.

Testimonials

What my clients say

★★★★★

” Jess has been an incredible supporter of our cause, and her hands-on approach has meaningful and lasting positive impact on our kids “

dean allenFounder | Cyclones Football CIC

★★★★★

” I cannot begin to describe the positivity, intelligence, integrity and hard work Jess brings to the work environment. “

trevor bartlesFounder & CEO | Adolescent Care

★★★★★

” Jess was amazing today. With every year group, from Nursery up to Year 6, she was outstanding. Our children were inspired and enjoyed every minute of the morning. I can’t speak highly enough of her!. “

ryan prattPT Coach | Brierley Hill Primary School

04.

RESULTS

Hard work pays off

Whether it’s training 10 hours a day, 7-days a week, travelling across the globe for matches & appearances, running fitness & mindset coaching sessions or working with kids in schools -I apply myself 100% and it delivers results every time.

get in touch via the contact form below to learn how the jess clarke initiative can work for you.

05.

F.A.Q.

Got questions?

We’ve compiled a list of some of the most common questions people ask about the services we offer.

If you can’t find your answer here, feel free to get in touch with us via the contact form below and we’ll be happy to help.

Where are you located & are you able to travel?

I’m based in West Yorkshire but, having played for clubs the length and breadth of the UK and internationally, I’m no stranger to travel!

A certain amount of time / distance is inclusive within my fee, and will depend on your location and the location of any bookings I may have around the dates you wish to secure. Please feel free to drop an enquiry via the form below so we can look at your requirements.

Are you available for one-to-one or in-person bookings?

Yes -the majority of my sessions and workshops, particularly with schools and children are in-person -it’s a significantly better way to engage directly and is a necessity for sport-related activities.

However, some of our support and professional coaching sessions are able to be conducted online, so we’re open to providing a solution that works for our clients.

What age groups do you work with?

Sport, wellness and fitness education applies to any age, so I offer my services to all age groups.

I’ve worked with children as young as four and with engagement sessions with adults up to the age of 80! My approach and sessions structures are bespoke, so they’re tailored to meet the needs of the audience, no matter their age or ability.

What are your qualifications?

Whilst on contract to England I completed my BTEC Level 3, (National Diploma) in Sport Development & Fitness. Upon completion, I then completed my BTEC Level 2 (First Diploma) in Travel & Tourism.

As part of my commitment to CPD, I’ve continued to pursue additional qualifications and certifications relevant to the work I undertake and have completed the following to date:

– NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) – Performance Enhancement Specialist
– NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) – Corrective Exercise Specialist
– Sports Business Institute – Football Marketing & Management

Further to these, I have also completed numerous certifications and accreditations specific to the care and support of children in care, including (but not limited to):

Child Sexual Exploitation | Caring for Traumatised Children | Awareness and Intervention for Radicalisation & Extremism | Equality & Diversity & Cultural Competence | Safeguarding Children | Self-Harming Behaviours & Prevention | Care Staff Resilience | Advanced Medication | Emergency First Aid | Advanced Food Safety & Hygiene | Advanced Health & Safety | Fire Safety | Internet Safety | Data Governance & Protection

06.

Contact

Get in touch

If you’d like to book a session, enquire about any of my services or contact me for appearances, please complete and submit the form below:

info@jessclarkeinitiative.com

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