The Tavi Specials A Success from the Word “Go!”
The Devon Ability Counts Leagues are now upon us and Tavistock will be
represented by 4 teams! The Tavi Specials Stars in League 1, Tavi Specials Diamonds in League 2, Under 16’s and Tavi Specials Ladies will join forces with the Free Spirits Ladies from Honiton.
People with learning disabilities and physical problems in this area now have their own football club which is well into its 3rd Year. TYCP Utd was formed in February 2009 by Stewart O’Loughlin, then Chairman of Tavistock Town FC and Allen Lewis, Secretary of Tavistock Youth Cafe Plus group for children and young adults with learning difficulties. After several months of
The Club have 6 coaches either trained at Level 1 or about to train, all CRB cleared. One of the coaches, Bobby Upham, is a member of the football team; “another success story which makes what we do so rewarding” says Allen.
Allen Lewis is the Secretary and Child Welfare Officer for the
much about character building, making friendships and having loads of fun, all of which has changed many lives for the better. We are extremely lucky to be sponsored by Tavistock Tyres and supported by many other local businesses, so thank you all very much.”
paperwork and many phone calls, Stewart and Allen finally got their football group running and it was a success from the word ‘’Go!’’ with more than 50 members having gone through their books. Allen says, “In 2010 we changed our training night to Fridays. Stewart stood down from coaching and Will Reed became Head Coach along with his son Tom. The team name was changed to the Tavi Specials and has grown rapidly to become a real success story!”
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If you wish to learn more about ‘’The Specials’’, please visit their website
www.tavispecials.co.uk or
group, his wife Sheena is the treasurer and their middle son Mark assists the coaches with the 8-12 year group. Last season saw the Tavi Specials Adult team win league 2 and so they were promoted for this season, 2011-2012, so more challenges lay ahead.
Allen says, “Our teams aren’t just about football. They are as
contact Allen Lewis on 01822 614335.
The Tavi Specials
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