YOUNGSTERS have been inspired to take up a new sport thanks a visit from a London 2012 Olympian.
Team GB's women's football captain Casey Stoney visited Cordeaux School, in Louth, as part of Sky Sports' Living For Sport project.
Casey said: "I have found the project really exciting as I have been able to inspire the children and take them out of their comfort zone when it comes to trying something new.
"This year the Olympics has definitely inspired a generation to get involved with sport. Numbers of children getting involved with sport has doubled, even trebled, and I hope that this project will boost their confidence to take up any opportunity that comes their way."
Casey spoke to 32 Year Nine students at the school about her life and career and how people should not give up and make the most of any opportunity given to them.
Since the highlight of her career, when she captained Team GB in the Olympics where her team beat Brazil in front of 70,000 atWembley Stadium, Casey has reached 100 caps for England. Local football followers may also recognise Casey as captain of the England and Lincoln Ladies teams and as coach of the Under 17 team at the club.
The school's sports co-ordinator Heather Howard said: "All pupils will be learning at least one new sport, and with the Olympics and Paralympics in mind, all the pupils are going to learn sitting volleyball and goal ball. We have wheelchair basketball on our curriculum and we are very conscious of inclusive sports."
