McConnell is keen to build upon initiatives such as the learning centres for young people established by Rangers and Celtic football clubs, launched in 2001 and 2002 respectively.
The centres provide courses for young people that are designed to raise awareness of issues such as alcohol and drug misuse, antisocial behaviour and bigotry, alongside programmes to boost their key skills, self-esteem and levels of physical activity.
The Rangers centre, which operates in partnership with Glasgow City Council, has attracted 50,000 visits from young people, teachers and parents. An estimated 3,500 young people have benefited from the Celtic initiative.
McConnell has spoken to senior figures at all 12 Premier League clubs over the past few weeks, all of whom have shown support for developing further work with disengaged young people.
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