What a goal-den way to end the year!🏆 To round out the winter term, the students at Progress Schools Toxteth received a surprise visit from professional footballer, Ali Al-Hamadi!⚽ He took the time to share his inspiring journey with the students and discussed the importance of hard work, dedication, and believing in yourself. The students were absolutely buzzing with excitement and it was fantastic to see the positive impact the visit had on them. A huge thank you to Ali, for taking the time to visit us and motivate our young people. Read more about the visit here: https://bit.ly/4h0cT84 #ProgressSchools #Education #Football #Inspiration #RoleModels Charlotte Barton | Nancy Wright | Chris J. | Justin Lewis | LiverpoolWorld
Yesterday, professional Premier League footballer Ali Al-Hamadi visited our school and shared his inspiring journey from humble beginnings with our students. He shared stories about his early life, including his escape from the war in Iraq as a child and his subsequent move to Toxteth, Liverpool. There, he dedicated himself to improving his football skills by attending FireFit every evening for three years, stating he would be training from the time he left school until he went to sleep. Through his unwavering determination and hard work, he has achieved his dream of playing in the Premier League, one of the most prestigious football leagues in the world. Ali Al-Hamadi spoke to our students about the importance of resilience and the power of making positive choices, encouraging them to apply these principles in order to achieve success in any area of life they pursue. His story served as a powerful reminder that with dedication and perseverance, anything is possible.