Calling all athletes! Do you have any old running trainers that you no longer wear? How about a pair of spikes gathering dust under your bed? If you have any running shoes in a decent condition, then you can donate them to the Foundation to be...
This month (July) we would like to recognise the achievements of Mariam, age 16. Mariam started with DMSF on our Alternative Provision project called ‘Empowered Minds’ two years ago. She was an extremely reserved young girl who lacked so much confidence in her own ability. This...
We’re proud to have worked with some incredible organisations over the years, and one who has provided a huge amount of backing is the Professional Footballers’ Association. DMSF and the PFA have been in partnership since 2014, which has seen ongoing support and donations throughout those...
Ryan Lewis is one of Diane Modahl Sports Foundation coaches and is the Head Coach of the Factory Youth Zone and helps oversee the basketball tournaments. Ryan is a current basketball player for the Manchester Magic in the NBL Division One. Tell me a little about...
Bex Wilson is one of the key staff at the Diane Modahl Sports Foundation. All you need to know is that she is a legend (her words!) Bex does great work with our young people, both in our schools and at our community sessions. Before...
Imani Modahl, daughter of Diane Modahl Sports Foundation co-founders Diane & Vicente, tells of how she balances the life of a university student, whilst also working almost full time for the Foundation as a coach in the development squad. What do you do? I’m a law...
Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Diane Modahl and CEO of the Diane Modahl Sports Foundation (DMSF), set up the Foundation with her husband Vicente in 2010 to make a difference in her home-town Manchester. DMSF now works with over 1000 young people across North, South and...
Vicente Modahl, husband to Diane Modahl, was one of the co-founders of the Diane Modahl Sports Foundation and since its inception has worked on every aspect of the Foundation, from paperwork to working with the development and performance squads. Can you tell me a little bit...
Clive Hamilton is one of the main coaches working with Diane Modahl Sports Foundation. Clive works with hundreds of kids in Manchester per week, teaching them how to play sports such as Basketball, Gymnastics and Football. As well as this, Clive helps instil a great...
Wow! What a year 2017 has been for Diane Modahl Sports Foundation, we are now delivering 29 programmes across Manchester in schools, community hubs and sports centres, helping over 1000 young people across each week the City discover values that will help them throughout the entirety of...