Beckham goes back to school

Updated 23.40 Mon Mar 19 2007
Keywords: England, school, Beckham

David Beckham has launched a new drive to improve youngsters' fitness and achievements.

The former England captain went back to school to launch a School Zone website which aims to provide a free online coaching guide for teachers and pupils.

"I am extremely proud of the work we have achieved to date with schools and community groups" - David Beckham

The new site is an extension of Beckham's football academy, which so far has hosted free educational days for more than 12,000 children in the UK.

At Bristol's City Academy School he posed for pictures with some young footballers undergoing training before heading into the classroom to help students get to grips with the website.

As he unveiled the new website at www.thedavidbeckhamacademy.co.uk, Beckham said: "I have seen first-hand how boys and girls respond to the coaches at the academy.

"I am extremely proud of the work we have achieved to date with schools and community groups who visit the academy for free and I am pleased that now every school will get the chance to sample what we provide."

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