Developed jointly by the Football Association of Wales (FAW) Trust and Acorn’s Executive Search Division, the event brings business people from across Wales together for a day of football, tactical insight and networking at the FAW’s National Football Development Centre at Dragon Park, Newport.
The CEO Kickabout is back, but this year we are opening up the event to all levels to celebrate the World Cup.
The event will once again be a 6-a-side competition format, with tactical talks, networking and a BBQ, however this time we are raising money for Mind as part of Acorn’s 30th year celebrations. We’re delighted to be supporting such a fantastic organisation who continue the fight for mental health.
Following the success of our CEO Kickabout events in previous years, we’re really excited about the next event in September.
The FAW Trust aims to encourage more people, male and female, of all ages to play football, to ensure the future success of Wales’ national teams, and events like this make a huge contribution to achieving our goals.
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Born in 1961 in St Asaph, the Welsh striker made his name at club level in Liverpool but it was when he played for Wales, his national team that he earned the adulation of a nation, scoring a record breaking 28 times in 78 appearances between 1980 and 1996.
Throughout his glistening career Ian Rush found the back of the net with unerring regularity for both club and country, he is one of the British game’s naturally talented and feared goalscorer.
First capped against Scotland in 1980 with a 1-0 defeat in Glasgow, Rush quickly became star of the side although Wales never qualified for a major tournament to provide the prolific forward with the international stage of his talents deserved, he remained one of the worlds most widely respected goal scorers.
Take a look a the photos from our previous event.
It’s truly an unforgettable day, but don’t take our word for it, see what everyone else has to say!
@FAWales CEO Kickabout what a great day @Acorn_Training @Ian_Rush9 @CarlDarlington #togetherstronger #welldonereds pic.twitter.com/WLhBRk0T9O
— Osian Roberts (@Osian_Roberts) May 6, 2016
Brilliant day @AcornSeniorJobs #CEOkickabout. What a privilege to play with a @LFC legend..#Rushie pic.twitter.com/d4Gh8EXNRF
— Martyn Williams (@martynewilliams) September 23, 2016
Had an amazing day with @NickDavidson12 @FAWTrust @AcornSeniorJobs #ceokickabout
— GeraintHardy (@geraint_hardy) September 23, 2016
Scored a goal from the halfway line aswell #truestory pic.twitter.com/3xRJwe6D4T
Quality day out today! Thanks @AcornSeniorJobs and @FAWTrust for their hospitality! #ceokickabout pic.twitter.com/SQnTEZXl8Z
— Mark Allford (@MarkAllf) September 23, 2016
All proceeds made from the CEO Kickabout will be donated to the FAW Trust, which aims to:
- Encourage more people - male and female - of all ages to play football
- Identify and develop talented young players to support the future success of Wales' national teams in all age groups
- Develop more and better qualified coaches
The Executive Search Division of leading multi-specialist recruiter, Acorn, is delighted to join forces with the FAW Trust to host the CEO Kickabout events.
It's a great privilege to work with the FAW on such innovative events. Our first CEO Kickabouts have been a brilliant success, and the commitment and support from Chris Coleman’s team including Osian, Carl and Ian is simply outstanding. I’m really looking forward to the next event, as I have no doubt business leaders all over the country will take great insight away from such an inspiring event. Jan Hughes, Director of Acorn’s Executive Search Division
Acorn’s Executive Search Division offers a progressive executive and management recruitment service that places senior professionals UK-wide.
All proceeds will be donated to Mind.
To book your tickets, email - christina.harris@acornpeople.com
Email: danielle.mohammed@acornpeople.com
Call: 01633 760184
Address: Dragon Park Newport,
Newport International Sports Village,
Newport,
NP19 4RA