Fabian Pettersson

Selected to be the Chair of Sussex FA NextGen, representing young people in football and working alongside FA staff to drive positive social change

• Attended Sussex FA board meeting
• Represented young people in Sussex football, ensuring diverse voices were heard in decision-making
• Acted as a youth ambassador for Sussex FA, promoting participation and inclusion across the county
• Provided leadership and direction, motivating the group and maintaining momentum throughout
• Chaired youth council meetings, leading discussions and ensuring all members could contribute

Oversaw daily operations and customer experience at Wave Active, managing staff and facilities, health & safety, and service delivery during shifts

• Led and motivated a team of staff to deliver excellent customer service across the leisure centre
• Ensured health and safety standards were met, including adherence to policies, procedures, and emergency response protocols
• Oversaw daily operations including programming, facility maintenance, cleanliness, and customer flow
• Managed cash handling, reconciliation, and financial procedures in line with company systems
• Supported marketing and sales initiatives to promote activities and drive membership and participation
• Monitored performance and service standards, implementing improvements where needed to enhance the customer experience
• Maintained a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors, ensuring compliance with regulations and operational best practices

Gaining commercial experience and building relationships in the football industry

• Assisted with sponsor acquisition and retention strategies
• Supported matchday operations
• Helped develop commercial materials and partnership packages
• Developed new revenue streams through innovative commercial partnerships and initiatives
• Responsible for acquiring the match day sponsor and managing all sponsors on match days
• Maintained and developed the club’s official LinkedIn profile

Selected to participate in the FALA 2025 programme, a national initiative focused on developing future leaders in grassroots football

• Will engage in leadership development, community football projects, and collaborative workshops
• Aiming to build skills in event planning, communication, and inclusive football delivery
• Committed to contributing to the growth and accessibility of the grassroots game through the FALA initiative

Leading football development projects to increase participation, support partnerships, and promote grassroots football across Sussex

• Designed and delivered football development projects to increase participation
• Acted as the main point of contact for project management, planning, and execution
• Supported event delivery, including Women’s Recreational Festivals and Disability Leagues
• Assisted in managing project budgets alongside the development team
• Identified and maintained key partnerships to support Sussex County FA’s strategic goals
• Acted as an advocate for the Sussex County FA brand, promoting youth, female, male, and disability football
• Ensured safeguarding and health and safety standards were met during all activities
• Researched new tools and processes, such as Power Automate, and introduced them to colleagues to improve workflow efficiency

Volunteered at my local football club, supporting coaching and matchday operations with a focus on player development and safety

• Assisted the head coach with training sessions and team preparation
• Provided dedicated goalkeeper coaching to the goalkeepers
• Acted as designated first aider during matches, ensuring player wellbeing
• Supported general matchday duties and contributed to a positive team environment