The Birmingham Youth Sports Academy was established in 2002 by Anwar Khattak as a voluntary / charity organisation which provides sports and education to children aged 6-18.
BYSA has delivered several projects over the years for young people to explore their dreams and set high standards in their lives such as keeping healthy programmes, football training programmes, trips to: Manchester United, Liverpool Football, Wembley Stadium; Barcelona; Play on the Pitch at Derby County; numerous tournaments; an eleven a side team in the Central Warwickshire Sunday League.
Future ambition for BYSA for the year ahead includes progressing young people in terms of sports at a higher level and introducing additional vocational and educational trips and programmes, plus where there is demand adding other sports, and getting more involved with professional clubs.
The CEO & Co-Founder of Pathway Group in a recent meeting with the Founder Anwar Khattak discussed plans for marking its 20-year anniversary.
In conversation with Paul Cadman and Jamil Shabir, Safaraz stated:
“We have a multi-faceted long term relationship with BYSA, I began my journey as an adult player 20 years when I was in my early 30’s, my son and nephews has attended tuition session as well as football coaching session, BYSA was our charity partner for the BAME Apprenticeship Awards ( then known as Asian Apprenticeship Awards) for 3 years, we have partnered with them for our BAME Apprentice Network, as well as me personally being an Ambassador to the academy. This year we also announced our sponsorship and partnership and continue to support the academy as part of our living our values and support for leading community ventures.”
For further information and to get involved with BYSA please see their website for details on who you can get involved: https://bysa.co.uk/contact-us/