LGFA announces Mayo participants in second BUA leadership and life-skills programme
THE Ladies Gaelic Football Association’s second BUA leadership and life-skills programme begins this week, with 35 young females selected to take part – including Mayo pair Chanel Marques (Ballyhaunis) and Maria Maloney (Moy Davitts).
BUA - Believe Unlock Potential Achieve is a self-development initiative aimed at developing the leadership skills of young people within the LGFA which, in turn, will benefit their local communities.
Aimed at females aged from 16 to 19 years of age, BUA will be conducted through expert-led workshops and self-reflection before participants put their enhanced leadership skills into practice through a club action project.
Selected participants will receive support as they cover topics essential for young people, including resilience, dealing with change, building trust and respect, conflict resolution, problem solving, and project planning and delegation.
In addition, LGFA-specific topics including introductions to coaching, officiating and administration will be covered.
Commenting on the launch of this year's programme, LGFA president Mícheál Naughton, said: “Last year's BUA programme showcased all that is great about the young people involved in our association. They are our future and this brilliant initiative focused on their life-skills and brought their leadership credentials to the fore. I am really looking forward to working with the next group of eager participants.
“The BUA programme will provide participants with tools for life, and I would hope to see many of the participants fulfilling leading roles within our association in the years to come."
Dublin star Lyndsey Davey will once again act as an ambassador for the BUA programme. The five-time TG4 All-Ireland senior medallist said: “I followed the journeys of the participants in the inaugural BUA programme with keen interest and I'm looking forward to seeing what lies in store for our new participants. The young females who engage with the programme will develop vital life-skills that can assist them on and off the field of play.
“This is yet another innovative programme devised by the LGFA which has the ability to make a huge impact on the lives of some of our young members.”