AKSHAY MISTRY

Sports Participation Officer

I have been working for the Northampton Town Football Club Community Trust since February 2019.

My role at the Community Trust is predominantly around overseeing the growth of sports participation in girls’ football and the health & well-being sector.

I am passionate about ensuring that people in Northamptonshire have more access to football and physical activity. Before joining the Community Trust, I used to deliver high-quality PPA sports sessions in primary schools, so I have a good knowledge of working with young people and know how to tailor my sessions to their needs.

Find out more about Akshay:

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FOOTBALL TEAM?

A. Manchester United

Q. WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR CURRENT JOB?

A. Helping improve someone’s life for the better

Q. WHAT HOBBIES DO YOU HAVE OUTSIDE OF WORK?

A. Coaching football, hiking, running, exercise, travelling

Q. WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT?

A. Starting up my own fundraising group and now after 3 years we have raised over £27K

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SPORTING MOMENT?

A. 98/99 Man United Treble season or 2008 Wimbledon Final

Q. NAME SOMETHING PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU?

A. I quite like listening to Taylor Swift

Q. WHAT IS YOUR CELEBRITY LOOKALIKE?

A. Matty Cash

Q. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST IMPACT YOU HAVE MADE IN THE COMMUNITY?

A. Helping improve the health and wellbeing of the local community

Q. IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE FOR THE DAY WHO WOULD IT BE?

A. Gareth Southgate at the next world cup

Q. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE FUTURE?

A. Coaching in professional football, complete 3 marathons, complete an ultra or an ironman