MOWERS VEHICLES AERATORS TRACTORS IRRIGATION OTHER GENUINE PARTS TRAINING CONTACT US Home > GMA Articles Encouraging young people into the industry Encouraging 14-16 year olds, school leavers and young people to consider a career in groundskeeping is key for the progression and longevity of the industry. By sponsoring the GMA’s Young Board of Directors through awards and initiatives we’re demonstrating our long-term commitment to the future of groundskeeping. CONTENTS Sam Cain 23-year-old Sam Cain, who runs his own business, explains how he was on a mission to show young people the range of careers in grounds, even if they don't like football! John Wright Never one to miss an opportunity, board member John Wright explains how training has been so instrumental for achieving his impressive career goals so young. Matt Jenkins Matt has so far found the grounds industry full of rewarding opportunities, which is why he joined the Board, to let others know about it! Brad Jefferies As a young professional greatly enjoying his career as a groundsman, Brad joined the Board to help promote the industry to young people and inspire them to get involved Connor Collins After finding a route into the indsutry, Connor now wants to emulate his role models in the grounds industry to inspire future generations. Joe Broadwood As a young entrepreneur who started his own garden and sports grounds maintenance company, Joe certainly has a valuable perspective to bring to the Board. Scott Humphries Scott credits the industry as one that behaves like a family, and the importance of helping each other is something he wants to promote. Liam Balmer As an award winning groundsman, Liam has certainly had a varied and rewarding career already. Which is why he is such a great role model to have on the Young Board. Luke Russell With plenty of real-life experience to draw upon, Luke is excited to bring his perspective to the Young Board. INTERVIEWS WITH THE GMA'S YOUNG BOARD OF DIRECTORS Reesink and Toro are proud, as ever, to play a part in giving young groundsmen a platform to develop their careers. Here we've published a series of articles from past and present members about what being part of the GMA's Young Board of Directors means to them and how they are helping others… Sam Cain 10 Jan 2019 ON A MISSION TO SHOW THE RANGE OF INCREDIBLE CAREERS I wanted to be able to show young people that there are lots of opportunities and careers paths you can take in grounds even if you don't like football! MORE John Wright 17 July 2019 ENCOURAGING YOUNG PEOPLE INTO THE INDUSTRY Education is key to getting more youngsters into groundscare. And I hope that by joining the GMA Young Board I can help get the message out to young people in schools ... MORE Matt Jenkins 6 August 2020 PRAISING REWARDING INDUSTRY FULL OF OPPORTUNITY When I started working as a match day volunteer at Southampton FC I knew it was a career that I wanted to pursue - I love working outside and the different challenges ... MORE Brad Jefferies 18 August 2020 PROMOTING REWARDING CAREERS IN GROUNDSCARE There is no better feeling than leaving the site on a Friday with all the pitches striped up and in excellent condition - knowing that all the games and activity that.... MORE Connor Collins 18 August 2020 DREAM COME TRUE WORKING IN GROUNDS INDUSTRY It was always my dream to work in football and I was exploring all different routes into this. I was lucky enough to be given a trial shift as part of the match... MORE Joe Broadwood 24 September 2020 YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR NURTURING SKILLS AND CAREER GROWTH I've always had an interest in sport from a young age, as well as all things green. I worked for a grounds maintenance company on work experience and my passion grew..... MORE Scott Humphries 28 September 2020 THE INDUSTRY THAT ACTS LIKE A FAMILY It all started when I was about 12 years old when I was helping the groundsmen on match days at Oxford United Football Club... MORE Liam Balmer 9 December 2020 CAREER IN GROUNDSMANSHIP BRINGING ENVIABLE OPPORTUNITIES I decided from a young age that I wanted to work outside and was aged 13 when I got my first taste of volunteer groundsmanship... MORE Luke Russell 9 December 2020 BRINGING LIFE EXPERIENCE TO THE ROLE I have played sports since a young age and always been involved in sports clubs and teams that have provided their own pitches to play on... MORE WANT TO GET INTO GROUNDS? 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