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DANNY COWLEY VISITS FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

Community | 5 May 2026 | 15 Views

By CUCF

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Colchester United manager Danny Cowley recently made a series of visits to Colchester United Community Foundation programmes, engaging with young participants across the development pathway.

Over the two‑week period, Danny visited the Boys Development Centre, Girls Development Centre and Emerging Talent Centre, spending time with players and coaches involved in each programme.

Across the visits, the U’s manager took part in Q&A sessions with each group, where he spoke about his career in football, the importance of hard work and the key qualities required to progress in the game.

Danny also took an active role on the pitch, joining in with activities and coaching the young players throughout the sessions.

Reflecting on the visits, Head of Sports Participation, Joe Hart, said:
“Having Danny come along to our sessions was fantastic. His advice and willingness to get involved really inspired the participants and made it a session they will not forget.”

The visits highlight Colchester United’s ongoing commitment to supporting the local community and engaging with young people through its community pathways.

We would like to thank Danny Cowley for taking the time to come and support our programmes and our participants.