Promoting upcoming sports talent

NextWave

As an extension of PSN’s Player Care Network and Life Skills initiative, that engages directly with young professional athletes to offer support and guidance, we have launched @nextwaveofficial on Instagram – a platform promoting upcoming sports talent worldwide, providing a spotlight for the youth and bringing you interactive IG Live sessions with current and former athletes.

Through @nextwaveofficial, we will be highlighting the amazing achievements and supporting both professional and grassroots athletes, offering sponsorship opportunities for them to gain recognition, as we look to support talented individuals on their journey to the top.

Athlete achievements Highlights Behind-the-scenes content Interactive Q&A’s and much more.

JACK WAKELY –CHELSEA FC U23 DEFENDER

Jack Wakely joined Chelsea’s academy at the age of nine and has been an integral part of the club’s youth set-up ever since. Jack provided fantastic insight into his journey so far, including the motivation from seeing many young players being given the chance to impress at first-team level. Jack also highlighted the importance of education alongside his playing career, as he believes education is incredibly important for every athlete.

STEVE SIDWELL – U16 COACH AT BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION, AND FORMER PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER

Steve Sidwell had an incredible career within football, playing for a number of top Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion. Steve provided great insight into his journey through football, including how he dealt with a number of key setbacks throughout his journey. Since retiring from professional football, Steve is now looking to give back to the next generation of talent, becoming an U16 development coach at Brighton.

STEVIE WARD –LEEDS RHINOS CAPTAIN

Stevie Ward earnt a call up to the Leeds Rhinos first-team squad at the age of eighteen and has gone on to become club captain of his boyhood team. Despite his achievements, Stevie suffered a number of setbacks throughout his career, particularly through injuries, in which he provided valuable advice to any young athletes experiencing challenges in their career. Stevie also opened up on his battles with mental health, providing insight into how he has dealt with these difficulties throughout his career.

CHARLOTTE HARRIS –CHARLOTTE 49ERS & WALES U19 WOMEN’S FOOTBALLER

Charlotte Harris is an inspiration to many young female athletes, having joined Manchester City at the age of 16 and featuring for the Wales U19 squad during their European Qualifying campaign. Charlotte then made the decision to pursue her career in football in the United States, joining Charlotte 49ers at the age of 18. Charlotte’s provided valuable insight into her transition from the UK to the US, both on the field and on a personal level, highlighting the challenges she faced, whilst providing key advice for any young athlete looking to pursue a sporting career abroad.

TED CHEESEMAN –BRITISH PROFESSIONAL BOXER

Ted Cheeseman was crowned IBF International light-middleweight champion in August, after defeating fellow Brit Sam Eggington, bringing his record to 16-2-1. Ted spoke openly about his experiences, both within boxing and his personal life, including his fight back from his past gambling addiction. Ted provided great advice to young athletes who are looking to make it to the professional stage, as well as offering key insight into the preparation required for the biggest fight of your life, both mentally and physically.

ADAM SMITH JOINS AS LIFE SKILLS AMBASSADOR

Premier Sports Network are delighted to announce Adam Smith (@AdamJSmithy) as an official Life Skills ambassador and host of the @nextwaveofficial.

Adam is quickly becoming one of the most recognisable faces in sports media, working as a presenter for Sky Sports, talkSPORT, Tottenham Hotspur FC and the England national team. Adam also conducts weekly interviews with some of the biggest names in football and share the values of PSN in ensuring that athletes receive the best support throughout their career.

Through his experience of interviewing the likes of Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Frank Lampard and Kevin De Bruyne, Adam creates a comfortable and relaxed environment for young athletes to share their journey.

Adam also has a wealth of experience in after dinner and event hosting and has been the face of many branded content pieces in the past. Adam is available for work as a presenter, events host or brand ambassador. Contact Adam c/p info@thetalentagencyltd.co.uk