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1  y 2021, we will raise the profile of B coaching so that it is recognised for the wider benefits it brings to society and individuals. What this means: • We’ll work to make sure that coaching is recognised not only for its value in competitive sport, but for the wider benefits of physical and mental well-being, and individual, social and economic development. • We’ll lead the coaching community to be a key voice within the sport and physical activity landscape. • We’ll celebrate coaches and coaching at all levels. Case study Kieran Henderson completed over Kieran Hen derson 500 hours of volunteering with the Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust (AFCCT), working across a number of projects, including at the AFCCT’s football centres, where he helped young people from the city of Aberdeen improve their football skills. He also coached on the AFCCT’s dementia- friendly programme, supporting those affected by dementia with physical activity sessions: namely health walks and ‘TechnoGym’ classes. At the AFCCT Equity