89 | UK Enterprise Awards 2022 do and this means the whole Platform experience has to be a level above.” From the initial booking to the meet and greet on the first day, every little detail is thought of and the player and parent taken into consideration. Ultimately Platform would not exist without its community so the organisation endeavours to reflect the ever-changing modern requirements of the players and parents. “We believe this is what sets us apart from other companies as we tailor each programme to suits the needs of the individual and the parents’ requirements. This is a brand standard and will remain a massive part of the company each individual customer is made to feel valued and this is reflected in regular parent feedback.” Having launched part time in 2016, Platform Sports became full time in 2020. Despite the obvious challenges of a national pandemic, it managed to move all programmes online and continued to support its communities and clients. In fact, the Platform active team continued to run key worker camps and demonstrated staunch Platform Sports Coaching (Platform Sports) is one of the largest providers of sports education and coaching programmes in London, Surrey, and the surrounding areas and is geared to delivering exciting and challenging sporting activities to children in schools and the wider community. We find out more in the wake of it being recognised in the UK Enterprise Awards 2022. Platform Sports understands the individual needs of children whilst recognising the demands and challenges required to succeed. It has an extensive network of professional coaching programmes that support children in local areas to develop their potential. The organisation works with schools, local authorities, academy trusts, and sports clubs to provide a platform to success through sport. “Our aim is to offer expert coaching that inspires, engages, and educates,” explains a spokesperson. “Through fun and challenging sessions with expert knowledge and partnerships, we believe in the potential of all children, and the power of sport, to inspire, engage, and educate.” There are five core values which Platform Sports adheres to, these being: consistency, innovation, care, development, and the passion to provide a first-class experience. The organisation was created to give children a level above what is currently out there. A raised level of service above and beyond anything they have experienced before. Its football programmes meant bridging the gap between grass roots and academy football and the organisation can offer a professional academy style programme for all its players, regardless of ability. At Platform Sports, a strong internal culture forms the backbone of the organisation with everyone being treated as one big family, from the staff and children to the parents. “We do not believe that our customers are clients and in fact we never refer to them as this,” the spokesperson elaborates. “Platform is a service and we take pride in delivering the best possible service. We aim to be the best in class at what we Best Sports Education & Coaching Programmes – South East Apr22368 “Much of our online content was free for our customers and we thank them for their continued support post pandemic.” commitment to the company during the pandemic. “Much of our online content was free for our customers and we thank them for their continued support post pandemic.” Recently, Platform Sports Coaching was recognised in the UK Enterprise Awards 2022 and bestowed with the prestigious title of Best Sports Education & Coaching Programmes – South East and, having also secured Ofsted registration in 2021 the company is looking forward to a big future. The turnover has doubled from 2020 to 2021 and the organisation will continue to retain its loyal existing players and parents, as well as looking to take its successful models into new areas of the South of England. “With the senior leadership team now fully in place and firmly embedded within the company, there are more people working to promote the business and secure new contracts and areas. We have big plans for our Platform Active section of the business with talks with schools taking place to secure new work for September. Furthermore, having had five signings this season from our U8 age group Platform Football is set to hit new heights with all our hard work and commitment to player development finally being recognised by professional clubs.” With this, it is obvious that Platform Sports Coaching is set to continue making a difference to its industry. This award is a true testament to its unrivalled success. Contact Details Company: Platform Sports Coaching Web Address: www.platformsportscoaching.co.uk
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