Reds players Donovan Pines, Conor Grant and Aiden Marsh visited Penistone Grammar School to talk to students on Thursday afternoon.
Members of the Reds squad went to local school, Penistone Grammar, to talk to Y8 & Y9 pupils about their professional and the applicable lessons they learnt in school which benefitted their journey into professional football.
Pines arrived at Oakwell in January 2024 from the US, joining from DC United in the MLS. Donovan provided an insight into his move and the challenges that brought, whilst informing students of his desire to continue learning in adulthood – currently partaking in a degree in social sciences.
Another January addition, Conor Grant, spoke of his story becoming a professional footballer and arriving from the Republic of Ireland as a youngster to South Yorkshire to join Sheffield Wednesday.
Local lad Aiden Marsh chatted about his upbringing in Barnsley and what it takes to become a professional footballer amongst the many others of a similar age hoping to achieve their dream.
The Q&A session gave the students an invaluable insight into the life of a professional footballer and what it takes to become an elite athlete in the hope of providing advice and inspiration to the pupils as they continue their education.
We’d like to thank Penistone Grammar School for the opportunity and for being excellent hosts!
