Samuel Newton
AU Canoe Club Chair
4th Year Aeronautical Engineering student, Samuel Newton, has got involved in a wide variety of roles whilst studying at Loughborough including a Football referee, IMS football coordinator, AU Freshers Rep, AU club secretary, to his current role as AU Canoe Chair.
Tell us a little about yourself (hobbies, interests and background):
Enjoy a wide variety of sport (football, rugby, canoe, cricket) as well as photography, travel and cinema.
How did you first get involved with Loughborough Sport?
Came to university as a football referee, which I continued within IMS in first year. Progressed into leading the programme during my second year, then switched my focus to my AU club when elected into committee positions.
During your years at Loughborough what have you got involved in through the CVA?
Have done leadership, event management and first aid courses, logged over 400 hours of coaching and organisation and been selected to be part of the leadership academy.
What has your experience volunteering been like whilst at Loughborough?
Overall my experience has been very rewarding. Always been well supported through everything I have wanted to do, with lots of opportunities to push myself and develop in different areas.
How has being involved with Loughborough Sport helped you develop and progress (personally and professionally)?
Time spent in roles has developed a wide range of leadership and people management skills, whilst courses have always been a good way to learn new aspects of my role and personality.
How has being involved with Loughborough Sport helped you develop and progress (personally and professionally)?
Time spent in roles has developed a wide range of leadership and people management skills, whilst courses have always been a good way to learn new aspects of my role and personality.
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