Our Young Ambassadors

LAUREN TAYLOR - GOLD Young Ambassador

Ashlawn School - Year 11

My background in sport/leadership: I have always loved sport. I started playing tennis at the age of 7 and over the years I made good progress and competed at National Standard. Then I became interested in golf and football. I played football for Coventry City Centre of Excellence from the age of 10-12 years. Since the age of 12 I've played golf at a high level and I now represent England and Great Britain. I also help at my local golf club giving free golf lessons.

In my role as Young Ambassador I want to: promote the sport of golf to everyone in schools. I want to inspire young people to get involved in sports and to start the journey to become part of the Olympics.

My ambitions for the future are: to become a professional golfer on the LPGA tour (that would be my ultimate dream) but to definately be involved in the sport of golf.

KELLY WILLIAMS - GOLD Young Ambassador

Ashlawn School - Year 11

My background in sport/leadership: I have had an interest in sport since a young age. I started gymnastics at the age of 4. At the age of 13 I started coaching and have been ever since. I am a qualified Level 1 gymnastics coach and a Level 2 Cheerleading coach. I am currently doing my Level 1 Sports Leadership Award.

In my role as Young Ambassador I want to: involve school children in sports and help with festivals and sports events in Rugby. I would also like to get more children involved in gymnastics and make children more aware of the Olympic and Paralympic games.

My ambitions for the future are: to continue volunteering in sport. I would like to become a PE coordinator in a primary school.

LOREN HASWELL - PLATINUM Young Ambassador

Ashlawn School - Year 13

My background in sport/leadership: I have always had an interest in sport and have been involved in many sports for a number of years. I play football for Rugby Town Ladies FC. I have also been coaching at Rugby Town and have helped develop the U10's and 'Tiny Tots' squads although now I am the coach of the U11's and U13's. I have completed a number of leadership courses including my Junior Netball Organisers Award, Badminton Junior Helper Award and Junior Football Organisers Award. These have enabled me to develop my confidence and be able to lead sessions. In Year 10 I completed my Sports Leaders Level 1 Award and am now working towards achieving my Community Sports Leaders Level 2 Award. I am now a qualified Level 1 Football coach and a qualified referee.

In my role as Young Ambassador I want to: promote girls football as a sport that all girls can play confidently. Furthermore I want to inspire young people to want to become involved in sport in order to create a brighter future for UK sport. Making children more aware of the Olympics will hopefully inspire them to be at that level one day and it is great to be part of that.

My ambitions for the future are: to make an impact in trying to improve sport for young people by continuing to volunteer and get involved. I would love to be a volunteer at London Olympics 2012 as it would be a great experience. In the future I want to become a PE teacher and continue to do what I love doing.

RYAN CLEAVER - PLATINUM Young Ambassador

Lawrence Sherriff School - Year 12

My background in sport/leadership: I enjoy all sports and take part in a wide range of sports myself. I have completed a number of leadership awards including my Cricket Leadership Award and I have passed my Level 1 Artistic Gymnastics coaching course. Over the past year I have also been helping out at my local primary schools.

In my role as Young Ambassador I want to: help primary school students improve their knowledge and skills in a number of sports. I want to explain the value of the Olympic and Paralympic games to young people. I would also like to run a cricket festival for children at primary school.

My ambitions for the future are: to inspire young children to participate in sports and to progress in my coaching qualifications in gymnastics so that I can help children progress further in gymnastics.

CHARLIE COLES - PLATINUM Young Ambassador

Harris School - Year 11

My background in sport/leadership: I am very interested in Boxing and I am member of the Heart of England Boxing club. Over the last year I have helped at many primary school festivals that have beeen held at my school. I have also helped at the Primary Schools Sportshall Athletics competitions.

In my role as Young Ambassador I want to: help coach cricket skills to primary age children and help develop their understanding of the sport. I would like to organise and run a cricket festival for primary pupils.

My ambitions for the future are: to help others understand and learn about the Olympics and coach various sports.