Often, grassroots coaches take a team that their son/daughter plays for, but many coaches are apprehensive to reward their children through fear of accusations of favouritism. Typically, it is the reason why they volunteered in the first place – to ensure that their child has a team to play for. With no one else raising […]
The country is set to see record temperatures this week with forecasts over 40°C in some parts, which means that clubs and coaches must consider cancelling scheduled training and matches. The government has issued a first-ever red heat warning for Monday and Tuesday (18 and 19 July), meaning that the weather poses a risk to […]
Grassroots coaches have what can feel like an impossible and thankless job at times – dedicating hours of unpaid work and sacrificing time away from friends and family. Local clubs across the country rely on willing volunteers to step up to give their time. Initially advertised as a couple of hours a week, seasoned coaches […]
Rising indoor bowls star Stephen Harris told Fen Regis Trophies how the influence of a substitute teacher set him on his way to earning an England call-up. Harris, 25, is hopeful of earning a regular spot in the England senior team after earning his first call-up as a reserve for the upcoming British Isles Championships, […]
Sports day is one of the most popular days in the academic calendar, with children eager to impress their onlooking friends and family, making a change from spending the afternoon in a maths lesson. Sports day allows children to have fun and let their hair down, especially once exam season is over. Usually, sports days […]
Former Stafford Rangers defender Lewis Banks told Fen Regis Trophies that he is excited ahead of Sligo Rovers’ UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier against Wales’ Bala Town. Banks, 25, made the unlikely move from non-league Stafford Rangers to League of Ireland Premier Division Sligo Rovers in 2019. It was a move that saw the former […]
While tennis is a two-person game (unless you’re playing doubles), practising drills between two people can feel like little more than knocking the ball back and forth across the net – unless you know what you’re doing. You don’t need expensive equipment or an entire class to make the most of your surroundings. With a […]
According to recent figures, 69% of employees say they would work harder if they felt as though their efforts were recognised by their employer. The figures, released by Officevibe, suggest that more than two-thirds of staff surveyed were unhappy with how their employer recognises their contributions to the company. That means that many businesses are […]
“Darts is an easy game to play. It’s a hard game to play well.” Those are the wise words of one of the most popular players to play the game, Bobby George, and anyone who has ever thrown a dart knows it to be true. Watching the professionals on television can dupe you into believing […]
Finding sponsorship to fund kit and equipment is one of the responsibilities that every grassroots football coach loathes, but it is an essential evil. Kit and coaching equipment are not cheap and come at a hefty cost. Clubs that often run 20-30 teams across different age groups simply cannot afford to fund kit and equipment […]
