Tuesday is joined by Tim Merry and Francis Kangata, co-founders of Mahone Bay United, where they talk about the founding and purpose of Mahone Bay United, the positive impacts that football can have on players, families and the larger community, their working relationship, what’s next for the Club, and the opportunities and challenges of making change in community. This one has all the feels, friends. Tune in.
About Mahone Bay United:
Mahone Bay United soccer club offers affordable and accessible participation to anyone who wants to play. We want to get as many people as possible enjoying the benefits of the game. Enjoy a video intro to Mahone Bay United HERE. :)
About Francis Kangata:
Francis Kangata has lived and worked in 3 different continents. A father of two (Naomi and Mayah), Francis has a background in international development, education and health promotion. He works full time in health promotion within a mental health and addictions setting and devotes his spare time to expanding his business interests and contributing to the South Shore community through volunteerism. In 2019, he co-founded Mahone Bay United a barrier free soccer club in his home town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.
About Tim Merry:
Tim is an engagement specialist and systems change strategist who works with organizations from all over the world to lead break through change. For over 20 years Tim has helped major international businesses, government agencies, local communities and regional collaboratives to create the conditions for people to organize together and solve their own problems. Tim founded The Outside with Tuesday Ryan-Hart in 2018, and together they have built a remarkable team to spark systems change towards greater equity.
Tim is one of the co-founders of the Art of Hosting and is a supporter and past board member of the Berkana Institute. He founded the Split Rock Learning Centre, a youth drop in centre in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, was one of the founders of Engage InterAct in the Netherlands. In 2019, he co-founded Mahone Bay United a barrier free soccer club in his home town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.
Resources:
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What Francis and Tim share about the Club / to their players/families:
“Follow your joy… and know that out of that joy a hunger and thirst will arise.”
“Follow your joy and your love for the game."