A DEAF student - who has the England Deaf football team - has picked up a Sports and Culture Award.Stuart, 22, from Vange, is profoundly Deaf, and was nominated for award by his communicators at Thurrock & Basildon College.
He attended Thurrock’s Civic Awards Ceremony at the Civic Hall in Grays on Friday December 14.
Stuart studied at Thurrock & Basildon College for the BTEC National Certificate Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) which he successfully completed.
During his time with the College he played for the Football Academy and was a regular player for the College team.
With the support of the College’s communicators and teachers of the deaf, Stuart’s determination to play for his country paid off.
In May 2008 he was selected to play for the England Deaf Football Team and took part in the World Deaf Championship in Greece in July 2008.
Stuart’s sports coach, Neil Coates, said: “Stuart was a student committed to his success and development as a sports performer and academic.
“He achieved on a demanding Level Three course while balancing a competitive football training schedule, fixture list and progression with the England National team.”
Staff at Thurrock & Basildon College would like to send their congratulations to Stuart on receiving this well deserved award for Sports & Culture.
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