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Rob Young MBE

@RobYoung78

@Switch_the_Play - Trustee @GreaterSport - Sport Consultant - Proud Husband & Dad to 3 girls (likes being outnumbered) - like to ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ- average ๐ŸŒ๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ - #OTBC

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Joined July 2011
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Some personal news. Thrilled to announce I will be taking over as the new CEO of @Switch_the_Play in Feb. 6 years on from co-founding it, I am privileged to be asked by the Trustees to take on the role. Really excited for what the future holds #lifeoutsideofsport
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We welcome our new CEO. @RobYoung78 takes over from @LeonLloyd13 on 1/2/21. As one of the original StP founders, Rob is well-positioned to build upon Leon's legacy and continue our work supporting athlete wellbeing #lifeoutsideofsport switchtheplay.com/news/ceo-aโ€ฆ
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๐—”๐˜ ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ด๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ, ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜. Check in on those around you. #WorldMentalHealthDay | #YouAreNotAlone | @samaritans
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Ready to go @Switch_the_Play @chestermarathon @sottewell ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ โ€“ at Stockport, England
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The time for talking has stopped ๐Ÿ˜ฌ In 3 weeks time I run my first marathon at the @chestermarathon alongside @sottewell To help spur me along I am fundraising for a great cause that I am passionate about @Switch_the_Play Any support would be ๐Ÿ™ switchtheplay.enthuse.com/pfโ€ฆ โ€“ at Stockport, England
Rob's Fundraising Page

Rob's Fundraising Page

For many years my view of running was always about chasing a ball or running between the wickets. As I stopped playing competitive sport I found the joy of just running. And with a little encouragemen

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Today's the day for the #worldgravywrestling championship and our man @MattyBirbeck is warming up. The real question is, @paddypower what are the odds on the gravy being beef?
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Introducing @MattyBirbeck ๐Ÿ‘‹ You may recognise Matty as the @BudgySmuggler 2022 Most Ordinary rig ๐Ÿคค On Monday, the young model is competing in the #WorldGravyWrestling Championships & we are his chosen charity ๐Ÿ’š Please support via the link below: ๐Ÿ‘‰ switchtheplay.enthuse.com/pfโ€ฆ
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isthmian.co.uk/introducingswโ€ฆ Introducing: Switch The Play Foundation Pitching In Isthmian League names Switch the Play Foundation as Charity of the Year Partner, unveiling 'Half Turn' Programme to provide mental health support to our players #IsthmianLeague #PitchingIn
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Everything in Sport will run a dedicated โ€˜Stimulationโ€™ theme for attendees. Come and experience these amazing speakers and much more! Why not take advantage of our Super Early Bird ticket offer for ยฃ499 + VAT
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We're recruiting an interim CEO to lead our charity through the initial stages of our new strategy (including the appointment of our Patrons, @clarebalding & @alicearnold1) while our Founder, @alexpaske reduces her hours due to ill health. mintridgefoundation.org.uk/mโ€ฆ #charityjobs
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Gymnastics fan? Beth Tweddle MBE, former Olympic gymnast, could visit your child's primary school! Enter now to be in with a chance of winning & support one of 30 life-changing charities at the same time. 80 prizes available to win ๐Ÿ”— loom.ly/adVrbUM @bethtweddlenews
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"Players are people first & athletes second. They deserve the same protections as every working person." @BrendanSchwab #Throwback to the @ILO Global Dialogue on Decent Work in Sport where the #ILO affirmed the right of all athletes to organizeโฌ‡๏ธ #R2O uniglobalunion.org/news/ilo-โ€ฆ
ILO affirms: athletes must be protected by fundamental principles and rights at work

ILO affirms: athletes must be protected by fundamental principles and rights at work

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There are worse ways to spend a Wednesday evening
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CALLING ALL TALENTED ATHLETES, THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR 2023/24! APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY!! DO NOT MISS OUT, APPLY ONLINE TODAY: gllsportfoundation.org/appliโ€ฆ
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Hello to our charity partner @Switch_the_Play๐Ÿ‘‹ They help support athletes to fulfil their potential through and beyond sport. Find out more โžก๏ธ๐Ÿ”— loom.ly/l9XFc2o #sportingchanceprizedraw #personaldevelopment
A Switch the Play Foundation masterclass with young athletes.

ALT A Switch the Play Foundation masterclass with young athletes.

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Sally Carr MBE and Steven Pleasant MBE appointed to GreaterSport Board | Greater Manchester Moving - a couple of fantastic appointments to our board gmmoving.co.uk/news/sally-caโ€ฆ

Sally Carr MBE and Steven Pleasant MBE appointed to GreaterSport Board - Greater Manchester Moving

GreaterSport is delighted to welcome Sally Carr MBE and Steven Pleasant MBE as new members to their Board of Trustees, both for three-year terms. Steven works with the South Yorkshire Mayoral...

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Loving the energy at a packed #GMMoving conference. Itโ€™s going to be a good oneโ€ฆ
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What a great opportunity #BetterPeopleBetterAthletes - worth sharing @pgarnerski @SPowellLFA @jemt44 @AliSmith_27 @_LukeCheyne @RobYoung78
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2/2 The @FA is also seeking to recruit a โ€˜Player Care Lead' for the women's pro game. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for ensuring that athlete health and welfare is at the centre of concern in all aspects of training and competition ๐Ÿ‘ careers.thefa.com/jobs/vacanโ€ฆ

The FA Careers

Find your next career at the FA, English footballโ€™s governing body. We are dedicated to developing our people both professionally and personally.

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Mark Curtin@mdcurtin19 Jan 2023
Hats off to @Switch_the_Play for a brilliant event on #WomenOvercomingBarriers today! Thanks @mitchskills @justynprice and @RobYoung78 for the opportunity to be inspired by @ejrainfordbrent @kelly_smith10 and @sarah_hunter8 ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ #Inspired #Sport #PersonalJourneys
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Replying to @mitchskills @Thomasfrombrum @thebikelock @Ashoka @Switch_the_Play @RobYoung78
When a bunch of #changemakers gather together in a #changemaker space @thebikelock - great things begin to happen!
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We have now announced the three speakers to appear at our Women Breaking Down Barriers lunch in January!! Places are limited so please see the link in our bio to books your now. #womenbreakingdownbarriers #switchtheplay
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We're so grateful to @RobYoung78 & @Switch_the_Play for the support that they give our Ambassadors in their role within #TeamMintridge & their transition from sport. Thank you @LukeJennings22 & Mairead McErlean for creating great workshops with Neil Clark & @BCroucherSport.
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