Aylesbury Vale Dynamos launch mental health campaign
The football club want to encourage people to focus on their mental well being
Last updated 26th Nov 2020
Aylesbury Dynamo's have launched a new initiative focused on mental health.
Aylesbury Vale Dyanamo's have launched a new shirt for their U10's team to highlight their new initiative, Dynabros.
With a male dominated team and staff, this campaign is focused on spotting to signs of a struggling friend and in yourself.
The DynamBros initiative is being lead by their new ambassador Toby O'Callaghan who also manages one of the girls teams.
Toby, like many men has suffered from mental health challenges and works to look after himself when he see's a difficult time arising.
To hear from Toby and understand what this initiative means to him watch him speak about DYNABRO's here.
Chairman Mike Borrett said:
"A recent event had a big impact on us. As a club made up of mainly male players and coaches, we are aware of how difficult it can be for lads to talk about their feelings. They may be too proud, too stubborn, or just feel scared.
"We want to promote the fact that we as a club care and that there are people to talk to. We want our coaches to log into online awareness courses to better understand the issues around mental health in young males.
"We want to create a culture in and around the club where we look out for each other. Where we aren't afraid to ask if someone needs to chat or for someone to feel comfortable to ask for help.
"DynaBros is all about being there and looking out for one another."
The U10s will now wear a new shirt has been sponsored by one of the members Steve Fagan.