A good coach has a clear objective and plan in place before every training session, understanding what it is they want their players to come away with. Whatever sport it is that you coach, it is important that your training sessions are planned. That means understanding the abilities of your players, where they are in […]
Once a keen footballer, David Gill was diagnosed with chronic Achilles tendonitis and is now reliant on a wheelchair to get himself around. Admitting there were days “when I didn’t want to live”, playing wheelchair rugby for Hull FC has given him a new lease of life. David played both football and rugby, among other […]
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has grown immensely over the last 10 to 15 years, with many discovering the sport through the rise of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and wanting to get involved. The UFC is the face of the sport, with Dana White’s promotion becoming a global brand since he took over as president […]
Despite the popular myth, golf is not an acronym for anything with its name deriving from the Dutch word ‘kolf’, which translates literally to club. The game of golf has a history of being male-dominated, to the point that – up until fairly recently – female players were barred from joining clubs. That is perhaps […]
Electronic sports, commonly referred to as esports, is a form of competition played using video games. The popularity of esports has blown up over the last 10 years, but what exactly is it? Organised competitions are nothing new in the gaming space, with players having long been getting together to play against one another in […]
Batsman Jason van Dyk told Fen Regis Trophies that he is aiming to play professional cricket in England following his record-breaking 220 innings for Nonington Cricket Club. Van Dyk joined the Kent Cricket League Division Two side this summer from South Africa as the club’s designated overseas player. He made headlines earlier this summer as […]
In the UK, children can begin to compete in motorsports from the age of six years old – more than 10 years before they can drive on public roads – and it brings many benefits. For some parents, the idea of letting their little one loose behind the wheel of a functioning vehicle is too […]
Long service awards are given to those employees within a business, an organisation or a group for a long length of time, but do they matter? Of course, they do. When an employee reaches a significant landmark at a company, such as 10, 15, or 20 years of service, there is a reason why they […]
Whether you are a boxing fan or not, you will have at least heard of the Rocky film franchise, which focuses on the life and career of heavyweight fighter Rocky Balboa. Rocky, starring Sylvester Stallone, follows ‘The Italian Stallion’ from his humble beginnings as a club fighter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to becoming a world champion […]
Anyone who has ever thrown a dart has gone through times when they feel as though they are lucky just to hit the board, simply not enjoying the game as a result. Even the best players experience ruts, it’s just a case of re-finding your love for the game. Darts can be the cruellest of […]
