'Two of my children play for England, I still pinch myself'
Summary
Nigel James has coached young footballers for 24 years and is proud that two of his children, Lauren and Reece James, play football for England as the first brother and sister to be senior England internationals in modern times. Nigel runs a football academy in Wimbledon focused on fun and development, helping young players grow as both athletes and people.Key Facts
- Nigel James has been coaching football in south-west London for nearly 25 years.
- His children, Lauren and Reece James, both play football for England’s national team.
- Lauren and Reece are the first brother and sister to be senior internationals for England in modern times.
- Reece James is expected to start as right back for England in the upcoming World Cup.
- Nigel runs a football academy that emphasizes enjoyment and personal growth, not just winning.
- The academy has produced players like Jack Rudoni and helped young athletes graduate from universities like Cambridge and Oxford.
- Nigel’s coaching follows the “Play Their Way” campaign, which promotes fun and child-centered sports participation.
- Sport England supports the campaign to increase children's enjoyment and activity levels in sports for long-term health benefits.
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