O u r V o c a t i o n

Mind Body & Souls   

158 Doyle Gardens

Kensal Rise

London

NW10 3SS

T: 0208 706 0058

M:07747 307733

E: love@mindbody&souls.co.uk

The coronavirus has created great mental anguish especially amongst the young, so need for therapy is massive. Also family based therapy and mediation when there is trouble between kids and parents. 

Sitting right next to that is effective mentoring and programs that put youth on the right road to achieve their goals in life. 

Determining what a kids passion might be etc 

Life enrichment programs such as fitness sports music creative writing etc another part of this.

Jason Grant Shela MBE MA (Founder & Director of Coaching)

Jason was born in London, England. He has been dedicated to the development of Youth Sports, Music & Arts programs for over 30 years. His youth soccer educational background is extensive having coached thousands of players. He founded and serves as coaching director of the British Soccer Academy. Jason was voted PSAA High School Coach of the year by his peers and coached the Hunter Middle School Boys & Girls Teams to the New York City Championship and multiple uptown divisional championships. He also created an extensive after-school soccer academy program for kids aged 3-18. He captained and served as coach of the New York select soccer team, Banks Select, and played for London Stock Exchange, Brady & Wingate FC. He played first class rugby football in England for London Wasps, Fulham RLFC, Middlesex County, London Division and represented Great Britain. Jason created a unique soccer and basketball program for children with physical, sight-impaired and intellectual disabilities across the spectrum and his programs have served thousands of children. In 2017 he was honored by AHRC which serves children and adults with intellectual disabilities for his many years of dedicated service to this community. He also serves as Director of Athletic Education for the Elephant Soccer Club, a non-profit community program, based in Harlem. In 2018 he was honored by Park East Day School with his wife as Parents of the Year.

Jason is the founder of The Sports Intelligence Unit, a think tank committed to developing athletic educational excellence in schools and the community. Jason has been an educational advisor and college guidance expert and is the founder of the International Educational Advisory Program which identifies and mentors outstanding students in the USA & Overseas in their School and College Search. 

He is an Ascap award winning musical composer and has produced for FSC & HBO TV Channels. He is the founder of the Youth Enrichment International Think Tank and actively creates socially responsible initiatives within the framework of youth sports, music & the arts. Jason was awarded the MBE from Queen Elizabeth II for his services to youth soccer education and work with youth with disabilities in the 2019 New Year’s Honors List. He lives in New York City with his wife and three children.  

Dr Stella Papadakis Clinical Psychologist

With close to 20 years of experience working across educational and community healthcare settings to promote positive mental health in young people and their families and in treating mental illness in the clinical population, Dr Papadakis is keen to bring her extensive experience to an exciting new venture. 

Research has demonstrated the myriad of benefits of mental well-being in promoting children’s development and enabling them to meet their full potential. We are passionate about the benefits of positive mental and physical health in promoting wellbeing in families and societies. 

Our company offering sports based interventions and activity programmes incorporating evidence based approaches that promote mental well-being and support children to develop a positive sense of self, resilience and confidence. We offer packages that can be offered through schools or in the local community, to all children including those with physical disabilities. 

Royal Ashong (European Director)

Royal has been mentoring and helping youth achieve their goals for many years. An outstanding athlete, his multi-sport achievements include, Football with Fulham and Manchester United you academy  Member of the Rugby 7s UK Schools Champions Team. Chiswick Comprehensive School, Sports Hall of Fame. Rowing Cox 4 English Champions. Cricket School Captain and Prolific All-Rounder. Boxing – Middlesex County Youth Champion. Athletics -100, 200 and 400 Meters London Schools Championship and European Break Dance Team Champions. He is a specialist designer based with over 25 years of experience within the fashion sector. During his career he has worked with some of the biggest names in the fashion industry including  Jasper Conrad, John Galliano, Rifat Ozbeck, Linda Ceirack, Catharine Walker, Bruce Oldfield Caroline Charles, Vivienne Westwood, Roberto Cavalli, He studied at the American College of Applied Arts, fashion design & marketing. 

He is the founder of Royal Estates, a property agency and building company, based in London.

www.royalestatesltd.co.uk ( Property  acquisition & development specialists )

‘Education for the Youth Sports Generation.’

Tel: 07530032297

Email: info@royalestatesltd.co.uk

About Us:

Mind body & Souls  offers specific sports  programs for players aged 7-12 and 13-18.

We specialise in providing youth players with a fun, safe, integrated sports enrichment experience that will teach the core fundamental techniques of the specific sports, develop their understanding and level of the game, improve fitness and develop leadership and team building skills. Sports Programs we offer are Football, Touch Rugby, Athletics, General Fitness.

Methodology:

We are committed to the creation & development of first-class sports educational programs and imparting to students a love & passion for the beautiful game. We incorporate a culture of structured learning using a whole of array of tried & tested techniques. We believe that sports instruction must be fun and every player is encouraged to be as creative as possible. 

Location:

Camps

We offer spring, summer & winter camps. For more information please contact us.

Our soccer birthday parties are both fun and affordable. Please contact us for more information. 

Sports Development Program for Children & Adults with Special Needs:

Developed by Jason Grant Shela MBE & Roy Ashong , a pioneer in the field for adaptive sports for youth with disabilities we offer Football, Touch Rugby & Athletics for kids across the spectrum.

Individual Holistic Sports & Fitness Program:

This program has been specifically designed to accommodate the needs of Children aged 7-18 who are seeking an individualised sports and fitness program which aims to develop gross motor function, build fitness and stamina, and enhance confidence in a very kind, nurturing manner.