Host

Steven Young
Events & Production Manager

Speakers

Rich Elms
Owner and Founder of BabyBallers Franchise

How to Build a Successful Children's Football Program

Rich Elms shares his personal journey from being an aspiring professional footballer to experiencing significant life challenges, including family trauma, career struggles, and depression. 

Through resilience and support from his partner and son, he eventually founded a successful children's football program, which has grown internationally. Rich emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in coaching, advocating for understanding children on a deeper level to help them become well-rounded individuals, even if they don't achieve professional sports careers.

The key takeaway for listeners is the value of perseverance, adapting to change, and focusing on the holistic development of children through sports.

About the Speaker

Rich Elms

Richard Elms  is the founder and director of BabyBallers, established in 2015 and franchising since 2017. BabyBallers now operates in the UK, Belgium, and Australia with over 140 franchises and counting! Rich created BabyBallers to foster quality family time and encourage children and parents to unplug and engage in fun, 40-minute weekly sessions.