Derby County footballer Ben Osborn has led a group of pupils at a Derby school in an inspiring workshop called A Morning in the Life of a Footballer. The youngsters at Da Vinci Academy in Breadsall Hilltop, took part in the event coordinated by EFD Sport & Education, of which Ben is a co-founder.Ben led the sessions, which were designed to provide students with a unique glimpse into the life of a professional athlete. They focused on essential aspects of an athlete’s routine, including nutrition, fitness, and skill development. Pupils explored the importance of fuelling their bodies and minds for peak performance through a dedicated nutrition and lifestyle segment. They also participated in an engaging gym and fitness session tailored to their age, emphasising strength, conditioning, and overall well-being. The day cumulated with an exciting football coaching masterclass, where students enhanced their skills under Ben’s expert guidance while learning about teamwork and perseverance. Ben said: "It’s a real privilege to come to Da Vinci and have the opportunity to inspire students, who come from similar beginnings to myself, about football and the power of sport in general. "Da Vinci Academy is one of our partner schools at EFD Sport and Education, where we provide a weekly mentoring intervention to inspire positive change. Workshops like today allow us to raise aspirations and share the importance of key qualities needed to succeed, not just in sport but in education and beyond." Passionate Derby County fan Phil Gregory, who is assistant head teacher and PE teacher at the school, accompanied the students during the experience. He said: "We were thrilled to offer our students this incredible chance to not only enhance their physical skills but also gain valuable life lessons from an athlete who exemplifies discipline, teamwork, and resilience."

Derby County athlete offers nutrition and fitness advice during school visit

Derby County player Ben Osborn has guided a group of students at a Derby school through an engaging workshop titled A Morning in the Life of a Footballer. The children at Da Vinci Academy in Breadsall Hilltop participated in the event organized by EFD Sport & Education, where Ben is a co-founder. Ben facilitated the […]

Derby County player Ben Osborn has guided a group of students at a Derby school through an engaging workshop titled A Morning in the Life of a Footballer. The children at Da Vinci Academy in Breadsall Hilltop participated in the event organized by EFD Sport & Education, where Ben is a co-founder.

Ben facilitated the sessions, aimed at giving students a distinct insight into the life of a professional sportsman. They addressed vital components of an athlete’s daily routine, such as nutrition, fitness, and skill enhancement.

Pupils investigated the significance of nourishing their bodies and minds to achieve maximum performance through a focused nutrition and lifestyle segment. Additionally, they engaged in a lively gym and fitness session adapted for their age group, highlighting strength, conditioning, and overall health.

The day concluded with an exhilarating football coaching masterclass, where students refined their abilities under Ben’s expert mentorship while discovering the value of teamwork and determination. Ben expressed: “It’s a true honor to visit Da Vinci and inspire students who come from backgrounds similar to mine about football and the overall impact of sport.

“Da Vinci Academy is among our partner schools at EFD Sport and Education, where we conduct weekly mentoring sessions to foster positive transformations. Workshops like today’s enable us to elevate aspirations and communicate the significance of essential qualities necessary for success, not only in sports but in education and life as well.”

Dedicated Derby County supporter Phil Gregory, who serves as the assistant head teacher and PE educator at the school, joined the students throughout the experience. He remarked: “We were delighted to present our students with this remarkable opportunity not just to improve their physical abilities but also to learn invaluable life lessons from an athlete who embodies discipline, teamwork, and resilience.”