Shirley loves working with young people. She promotes sport and healthy lifestyles to thousands of children all over the U.K. Over 30 schools have invited Shirley to talk to their pupils, organise fun workshops and have interesting question and answer sessions with the children.  She has enjoyed addressing audiences as guest of honour at school prize giving events and at Youth Sport Trust Young Ambassadors conferences.

Shirley has over a decade of experience working with young people, she holds coaching qualifications in athletics, diving, gymnastics and trampolining.