Midgie Goes The Extra Mile for the Starr Trust

Brighton-based mental performance coach and author, Midgie Thompson, has pledged to deliver a year of mental skills coaching to Edward Starr Champion, runner Stephen Ferroni. Midgie is donating her services to the charity as she is committed to supporting the Starr Trust help young people across the BN postcode fulfil their potential and loves to work with up and coming athletes.Midgie says: “I’m really excited to be working with Stephen along with the support of the Starr Trust. Helping Stephen to develop the mental skills and winning strategies will make a positive difference to his running career and to his personal life. I’ve worked with individuals in all different sports and at all levels and I really love working with young people like Stephen who are passionate, talented and receptive to trying things that will make a difference. I can’t wait to see him achieve his dreams.”Stephen, 16, from Brighton, has been working with the Starr Trust since receiving an Award in 2013 to support the costs associated with travelling to take part in regional competitions. He is an exceptionally talented athlete and achieves huge success in track and cross country both locally and on a national scale.Stephen says: “I am really excited about this opportunity. This will really help me with my athletic career and in general my everyday life. I would like to thank Midgie, Rob Starr and the Starr Trust for their help and support.”By making connections between experts like Midgie and young people like Stephen, the Trust hopes to extend its support beyond the awarding of financial grants.