By TANIA PHILLIPS
WHEN injury ended former professional Rugby player Richard Kelly’s career earlier than expected – it opened a new door for him.
Richard turned to coaching the sport he loved in his native South Africa and found working with youth and helping them navigate life’s ups and downs was a new passion, and he became a life coach as well.
Eventually his day job working with Vegan food brought he and his family to Noosa two years ago where he was involved once again in Rugby – however after talking to local parents he once again saw a need to help young men find their way in life an Invicta Youth was born.
“We are passionate and committed to initiate positive changes in the lives of our youth where they feel empowered to live with purpose and meaning”, Richard said.
“With the increasing distractions facing the youth today, it can be extremely difficult to reach through the clutter and assist the youth to navigate this ever increasingly complex world we live in. Social media, technology, online gaming, cyber bullying, abuse of drugs, lack of traditional values, the ongoing struggle with communication at this age are common themes when speaking to parents.”
“We specialise in the mentoring and motivation of boys of the suggested age 13-18 years, but we’ll take younger due to many queries from parents.
“We bring in incredibly inspiring and knowledgeable speakers and mentors to contribute throughout the program such as social media experts, a senior constable from the Noosa Police and fitness/nutrition specialists.
“We are also fortunate to have well known personality Ian Jacobs, triple world champion kickboxer and Australian sports celebrity who has this to say: ‘Becoming triple world champion launched my profile and shaped my journey to create other champions in and out of the ring’.”
He said topics covered will include dealing with social media and cyberbulling, finding your passion, learning the five maxims of life – character, sincerity, effort, etiquette and self control, making the right choices as well as dealing with adversity, grooming and style, nutrition and self-leadership.
An Invicta Youth program will be held at the Noosa Lifestyle Centre on 26 September, from 9am to 2pm for more information contact invictayouth@gmail.com or call Richard Kelly on 0449 992 895.
