David Beckham went back to school today to launch his own
drive to improve pupils' health, fitness and achievements. The
former England captain has launched a 'School Zone' website at
www.thedavidbeckhamacademy.co.uk to provide a free online coaching
guide for teachers and pupils.
The launch of the website is an extension of Beckham's football
academy which has so far hosted free educational days for more than
12,000 children in the UK.
Beckham, visiting Bristol's City Academy School, said: "I have seen
first-hand how boys and girls respond to the coaches at the
academy. I am extremely proud of the work we have achieved to date
with schools and community groups who visit the academy for free
and I am pleased that now every school will get the chance to
sample what we provide."
