Josh Arkell

Name: Josh Arkell

Hometown: Campbeltown

School / College / University: Campbeltown Grammar School

Q&A with Josh

What has been your highlight during your time as a YA?

Working with other Young Ambassadors in my local area to try and improve sporting participation after Covid.

What are you most looking forward to as part of the YA Delivery Team?

Meeting other past Young Ambassadors and giving more young people the opportunity I had.

What skills would you like to learn or develop during your time as a YA Delivery Team member?

I would like to improve my planning and organising skills and gain more sporting knowledge from the other members of the delivery team.

What advice would you give to a young person considering Young Ambassadors?

Give everything at least a try.

What is your proudest achievement (outside of Young Ambassadors)?

I was my local football team’s captain while spending eight months at the top of the GADYFL football league unbeaten.

What are your future aspirations?

Continue my journey in sports by working my way up through the SYFA coaching qualifications.

Date published: 25 July 2023
Date updated: 11 September 2023

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