begin2sports group academy
Wandsworth
Begin2Sports was founded by sports coaching scientist and Commonwealth athlete
Addy Mumunie. Born in Nigeria, sports came into her life through the necessity
of running to school and back every day. However, it grew into her first love,
achieving a regional level by the age of 12-13 and going on to represent Nigeria
at Commonwealth/National level. Raising her family in Southwest London, sport
and particularly athletics, were the bedrock of her life, raising her three
daughters to also include sports into their life. One enjoys recreational
sports, and the other two daughters compete as professional athletes at National
and International level for England and GB. Coach Addy trained in Sport Coaching
Science at St Mary’s University Twickenham. She went on to set up this community
interest group (Begin2Sports) in 2017, with the goal to support people from
disadvantaged backgrounds through sport and the 7 fundamental key principles of
athletics. Coach Addy’s motivation for this project, came from her own humble
beginnings. Challenged by Dyslexia, a misunderstood condition in the 1970’s,
studying was very difficult. It was an unsupported experience and consequently
personal progress was severely inhibited. It was then that she realised that
taking part in sports, offered her the freedom, confidence, self-esteem, and
self-expression that she needed to help overcome these challenges. Inspiring
others to discover the benefits of sport in their lives was the spark that
inspired Begin2Sports. At the heart of the group’s purpose is increasing sports
participation in the community. We aim to provide individuals at a higher risk
of sports deprivation in the London borough of Wandsworth, access to low-cost
physical activity & fitness services. Uniquely, we also offer a blended physical
and cognitive programme, known as Dysletics and GymLetics, designed specifically
for those living with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. WHO WE ARE We are a community
focused organisation, that provide sports-based coaching built on values of
OPENNESS, EMPOWERMENT, AND NUTURING. We aim to create a safe space for EVERYONE
of any ability to experience new and exciting physical activities and sports.
Our primary audience are children however we also have adult-based programmes as
well as we aim to be as inclusive as possible. We speak simply. We present
information clearly to our participants making sure that they take away the key
information needed. Less is more. We explain sports terminology in a language
everyone can understand, focusing on the physical benefits. We are always Warm,
Welcoming and Encouraging! We make contacting Begin2Sports easy and convenient.
