Our mission
To inspire and broaden the aspirations of young people, enhancing lifelong skills and confidence, and supporting them to achieve their potential. To be a conduit for engagement with BU and the wider community
Overview of the programme
Coach BU is open to all BU students and aims to enhance personal and professional skill sets to help support the transition from education to employment, becoming confident coaches, organisers, administrators, and leaders. It might begin with sports coaching, but it builds into a legacy that is so much more.
The opportunities offered are volunteer-based; students can record their volunteer hours towards a Personal Professional Development (PPD) Honorarium, and recorded hours can be exchanged for monetary support towards industry-related qualifications. We provide a wide range of opportunities within our network; placements on offer could include coaching, officiating, events, health and wellbeing, media, and community support.
Where it all began
The RELAYS project was a collaboration between South West Universities, born prior to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Its aim was to inspire and upskill young people through sport, music, and the arts.
With other UK universities from across the South West, BU launched a series of student-led sporting opportunities (in the form of activities and events), allowing BU students to experience a cultural legacy culminating with attendance and participation at the 2012 Olympic water sports programme.
