British CSGO caster and personality James Banks is giving back to the community by supporting an under nines football team.
James insists he’s ‘supporting, not sponsoring’ the Thatcham Town Harriers FC team, who will have a Banks Esports logo on their jerseys for their 2022-23 season.
James says his friend Matty Loe is the coach for the Thatcham Town Harriers Under 9s, who have been looking for a sponsor for the upcoming season.
“It’s important to give back and always remember where you come from!” James Banks said in this Instagram post.
“Usually sponsors for these teams are local businesses so they can get their logo shown in the area and some promotion, but times are hard for many.
“My goal for these young lads is to motivate and inspire them. They won their first game 9-0 which is just insane, they looked damn good while doing it as well, in the green kits!”
“It’s important to give back, always remember where you come from and stay humble at all times. Too many kids can end up going the wrong way, but football, gaming and other sports can be a way to keep them on track.”
James Banks
James added that as the season progresses, he will be find ways to support the team further by renting out some gaming centres.
James Banks told Esports News UK on his Twitch stream tonight he plans on renting out the Red Bull Gaming Sphere in London for a day, for the kids to have fun.
“Too many kids these days can end up going the wrong way, into a bad side of life, and things like football, gaming and other sports can be a way to keep them on track,” he added.
“If I can help even one kid with that then I’m happy. Never forget where you came from, stay humble at all times!”
Earlier this year, James Banks helped out with Bad News Eagles in an unpaid manager role. The caster has worked at a number of top CSGO events, from the PGL Antwerp Major to IEM Cologne, Blast Premier final and more.
Read more about James Banks on Esports News UK here.
Dom is an award-winning writer and finalist of the Esports Journalist of the Year 2023 award. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a 2:1 degree in Multi-Media Journalism in 2007.
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