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‘ FIT BY FOOTBALL’ – EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH THE POWER OF FOOTBALL
Fit By Football is a brilliant local football fitness service focused on helping young individuals become healthier, fitter, and more confident with Harry and Helen at the forefront of it. Harry providing the football fitness training for players and Helen providing parents with a refreshments as well as an engaging / enjoyable conversation.
This is something at the heart of Fit By Football, as the company looks to bring enjoyable and engaging sessions for everyone to help individuals first and foremost feel good all through the utilisation of football. Rooted in a deep belief that fitness should be accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable, we use football as a tool to engage youth in structured physical activity. Our goal is to tackle issues such as childhood obesity, poor mental wellbeing, and low physical activity levels by creating a safe and positive environment where young people can move, play, and grow. Football is more than just a sport, it’ s a universal language that inspires teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. Fit By Football harnesses these qualities to promote a physically active lifestyle, while also providing a sense of community, belonging, and personal growth for each participant.
Why / How We Started... Fit By Football was founded after seeing first hand after the pandemic how many young people in our community were becoming disconnected from physical activity. With digital entertainment dominating leisure time and school sports often limited, there was a growing number of children and teenagers who were inactive, unmotivated, and struggling both physically and mentally. Harry the founder and UEFA qualified coach noticed this gap and decided to act. With a background in sports development and a shared love for football, he started by running small weekend sessions upon the local field to him being Thornton Hough. The response was overwhelmingly positive. Parents appreciated the structure and focus on health, while children loved the fun, competitive element of football. From there, Fit By Football began to grow. We’ ve partnered with schools, youth centres, gyms and local councils
to provide consistent sessions that focus on fitness, football skills, teamwork, and personal development. Every programme delivered is designed to inspire a lifelong love for movement and to create healthier habits from a young age.
What We Offer / The Problem We Solve... Many young people today face a critical lack of physical activity. This leads to rising rates of obesity, low self-esteem, mental health struggles, and a lack of social connection. Traditional gym-based fitness can be intimidating or boring to younger audiences, and not everyone has access to safe, engaging sports facilities.
Fit By Football solves this by offering an energetic, football centred approach to fitness that is inclusive, fun, and results-driven. Every drill, challenge, and game is designed to increase physical fitness while also improving mental wellbeing, coordination, focus, and teamwork whilst embracing the outdoors. Our sessions are inclusive and tailored for all abilities. Whether a participant is brand new to football or already plays regularly / wants to go pro they can find a place in our community.
Fit By Football is more than a fitness service— it’ s a movement that redefines how young people view health, exercise, and community. By using football as our vehicle, we break down barriers to fitness, engage young people meaningfully, and provide them with tools that benefit their physical and mental health for life. We are proud of the work we’ ve done so far, but this is just the beginning.
We would love to own our own premises and have top pros come in to do open work shops in how important nutrition and exercise is if you want to increase your sporting performance and be the best elite version of yourself. With continued community support and the passion of our coaches and young participants, Fit By Football is set to grow and positively impact more lives across the region.
T: 07591 692231. Location: Thornton Hough CH63 1JF