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MEET THE FOUNDERS
KELVIN WILSON
- Retired professional football player
I grew up in a single-parent family on a council estate and seeing the pressures on my peers. I decided I wasn't going to be another statistic, so I focused on playing as much football as I could. At sixteen, I was offered a full-time football scholarship with Notts County Football Club and I had to move away from home for the first time. With consistent support from key role models and a positive mental attitude, I was lucky enough to be offered a professional contract and I went on to play 88 first-team games for Notts County.
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At 21, I achieved my dream move to Nottingham Forest Football Club. I knew that to do well, I would have to stay focused and not be distracted by the glitz and glamour of being a professional footballer. Four years later, I went on to sign for Celtic Football Club. It was here that I was introduced to the ‘winning mentality’ that allowed me to believe in myself and go on to win two league titles, a Scottish Cup and play champions league football against the world’s elite. The highlight of my career being our win against Barcelona, at Celtic Park in front of 60,000 fans, where I was also awarded man of the match for my individual performance against Lionel Messi, the world’s best player.
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Despite all my success, I struggled with the challenges of being away from home, so I decided to return to Nottingham. Moving back to Nottingham Forest for £2.5 million came with incredible pressure which I wasn’t prepared for. After three months or so, I suffered a serious back injury that would change the rest of my career. I made the decision to retire from professional football and focus on helping young people to overcome the pressures I experienced in my youth, so they can reach higher levels of success. This is something I’m really passionate about. I know what young people can achieve with the right support, and I decided to join forces with my business partner.
ESCAPE THE HUNTER, BE FREE AND DETERMINED IN PURSUING YOUR PATH. - Simon Morley (Director - MK Mentoring)
SIMON MORLEY
Managing Director/Youth Practioner
I'm the Founder and Managing Director of Mixed Foundations, a specialist mentoring service dedicated to supporting young people in Nottingham. With over 15 years of experience as a Youth Practitioner and Specialist Mentor, I draw from my own lived experiences with inner-city challenges to help others navigate similar paths. Having transformed my life into that of a successful business leader, I now dedicate myself to uplifting those facing similar struggles.
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I have a proven track record of engaging with some of the most disaffected inner-city youth, empowering them to achieve positive outcomes. My passion for working with young people, both in the community and the care system, is unwavering. In addition to my mentoring work, I also share my expertise through guest lectures for BA and MA Social Care students at De Montfort University, inspiring the next generation of practitioners to make a meaningful difference in their communities.
