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Leanne Lea – Executive Director of Community Kicks & Director of Education
Leanne Lea – Executive Director of Community Kicks & Director of Education
Leanne Lea – Executive Director of Community Kicks & Director of Education
Leanne isn’t just the co-founder of Community Kicks—she’s the Executive Director, and the heart behind our Teen Life School™, confidence clubs, and real-life skills sessions that are changing the way young people learn, grow, and see themselves.
With a background in education, youth mentoring, and business development, Leanne brings a uni
Leanne isn’t just the co-founder of Community Kicks—she’s the Executive Director, and the heart behind our Teen Life School™, confidence clubs, and real-life skills sessions that are changing the way young people learn, grow, and see themselves.
With a background in education, youth mentoring, and business development, Leanne brings a unique style to teaching: bold, honest, deeply empowering, and always real. Her sessions go beyond the classroom—covering everything from self-worth and money management to social media and identity.
She leads all of our teen and parent education programmes and creates resources that help families build confidence, emotional resilience, and practical life skills—without the pressure or overwhelm.
Whether she’s delivering a Zoom session, coaching a nervous player on the pitch, or mentoring a volunteer, Leanne leads with energy, empathy, and lived experience.
She’s not just building a programme—she’s building a future.
Michele De Paola – Director of Inclusive Programmes & Safeguarding Lead
Leanne Lea – Executive Director of Community Kicks & Director of Education
Leanne Lea – Executive Director of Community Kicks & Director of Education
Michele isn’t just part of the team—she’s the force behind everything we do to make Community Kicks truly inclusive.
With a strong background in additional needs education, safeguarding, and community sport, Michele leads our disability football sessions with compassion, structure, and an unwavering belief that every child deserves to thr
Michele isn’t just part of the team—she’s the force behind everything we do to make Community Kicks truly inclusive.
With a strong background in additional needs education, safeguarding, and community sport, Michele leads our disability football sessions with compassion, structure, and an unwavering belief that every child deserves to thrive—not just participate.
She personally contacts every parent who books onto our inclusive sessions to find out how we can best support their child. From there, she builds a detailed internal support profile, helps families prepare, and ensures each player feels safe, celebrated, and seen.
As our Safeguarding Lead, Michele is also the anchor for our team—making sure we hold the highest standards of care, trust, and accountability in everything we do.
Her sessions are filled with joy, consistency, and the kind of care that transforms lives quietly but powerfully.
To the families she supports, she’s not just a coach—she’s a lifeline.