Our Solution: Football + The 7Cs of Resilience
At Ludus Academy, we combine elite football training with guided mentoring, built around the 7Cs of Resilience framework (Ginsburg):
Confidence – believing in themselves
Competence – developing real skills
Connection – building trust & teamwork
Character – making positive choices
Contribution – recognising their value
Coping – handling stress & setbacks
Control – taking responsibility for actions
What the Programme Delivers Each Week
Football Session – delivered by ex-professionals, engaging even the hardest-to-reach pupils, teaching teamwork, discipline, and emotional control through sport.
Mentoring & Mindset Session – Classroom lessons using lived professional experience to link football lessons directly to life skills and resilience strategies.
Pupils don’t just play football. They learn how to think, react, and grow like professionals.
Professional Credibility
Led by Kevin Wright, former Chelsea Academy player and professional footballer, pupils learn from someone who has lived the pressure, setbacks, and discipline of elite sport. That authenticity makes the mentoring relatable, credible, and inspiring.
Why Schools Choose Ludus Academy
Directly addresses behaviour, engagement, and resilience issues
Aligns with Ofsted priorities: personal development, wellbeing, SEMH support
Provides measurable outcomes with progress reports
Proven success in PRUs, SEMH, and mainstream schools
Delivered by professionals who pupils respect and listen to
Long-Term Impact
With consistent delivery across a term or year, schools see:
Improved pupil behaviour & focus
Reduced incidents of disruption
Stronger resilience & coping strategies
More confident, motivated young people
See how our Building Resilience Programme can transform behaviour, re-engage pupils, and give them the mindset of a pro.
Let’s work together to give every pupil the resilience to thrive — in football, in school, and in life.