Elevorix guided Joshua through his education, carving out opportunities that would otherwise have been unavailable to him. We used our influence to draw attention to his amazing football
talent, and secured him a full scholarship to Ardingly College.

Thanks to his fantastic dedication, and a little help from us, he found the perfect balance between academic subjects and sport. Today he is employed by an international law firm, after
graduating with first-class honours in law from Exeter University.

Joshua Higgins

Exeter University, Law graduate

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The first time I spoke to Nick was after I had been selected to play for the ISFA u16 national team, where Nick was the manager. I had decided by this point to leave the private school
system and attend my local 6th form college, giving up the chance to represent ISFA at any higher age group, as well as entering a completely different style of education. Nick said that
he would speak to the headmaster at Ardingly College, Peter Green, as there may be something available which would enable me to attend. At first I did not get my hopes up – Ardingly was
an incredible school and one that my family would not be able to afford – but a few weeks later I was invited down to the school. I meet the headmaster who said I would be able to attend
Ardingly on an almost full scholarship. This was a dream come true for me!

Nick, as my assistant housemaster at Ardingly, was always there for me. I remember numerous times in the first few weeks when I was struggling with homesickness, his door was always open
for me. During my time at Ardingly Nick was not only my football coach, or my teacher, but was a father figure to me.

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After Ardingly I obtained a place at Exeter University to read Law. In addition, I have managed to secure a training contract at an International Law firm in London. I can honestly say I
do not think I would have managed this without Ardingly college, and without Nick pushing my case to the school. I still meet with Nick regularly – he has become a close friend, and that
is a testament to him. I would not be where I am today without Nick, and I will always be grateful to him for that.

Matthew Price

Southampton University, Electronic Engineering Undergraduate

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It's strange how, just when you think you have the next few years of your life planned out, a chance meeting or opportunity can turn those plans upside down! For me, this chance opportunity and meeting was playing at a football tournament at Ardingly College. I met Mr Tester at that tournament and after speaking with my mum, we found ourselves invited to visit the school and see what it had to offer. Having spent several, much appreciated, hours touring the school and chatting with Nick, and meeting some staff, I had, what was for me at that time, a huge decision to make. Thankfully without doubt, I made absolutely the correct decision, and after five incredible years at Ardingly College, I could never be more grateful, than for that chance meeting and for all that Nick has done for me.

Essentially, and so importantly Ardingly was not only the ideal school for pursuing my football potential, but it was the correct school for my personal and academic development too. For me, this combination had to be correct. Nick's efforts ensured a careful balance between sport, preparation and recovery, and academia, which was always central and continually reviewed. Through his constant liaison, Nick formed partnerships between school departments, the school and home, which were maintained and appreciated. Nick worked tirelessly in his belief that this holistic approach was crucial to meeting individual needs and potential, something for which I, for one, am eternally grateful.

This approach has continued to benefit my personal development as a first year Electronic Engineering Undergraduate at Southampton University, as I have very fortunately been awarded two scholarships. Firstly, I won an Institute of Engineering and Technology Scholarship, sponsored by BT, which will provide funding, mentoring and placements, for the duration of my degree, and secondly I have received a University Sports Bursary Award, which provides support and assistance across all areas of personal sport development. My interests and strengths, nurtured and developed by Nick continue to drive my ambition and aims.