Coaching possession-based football, also known as ‘tiki-taka’ or ‘total football’, requires a comprehensive approach that focuses on both technical skills and tactical understanding. The start of the new grassroots football season is here and volunteer coaches up and down the country will be hoping to emulate the success of Pep Guardiola, by coaching their kids […]
Simon Webb looked set to embark on a cricket career until osteosarcoma in his femur turned his attention away from the crease and in the direction of the pool table. Simon, who is best known for his work commentating on pool alongside numerous other sports, was a talented cricketer playing for both Warminster Cricket Club […]
In the past decade, esports has skyrocketed in popularity, transforming from a niche subculture to a global phenomenon. With millions of fans and colossal prize pools, competitive gaming has evolved into a legitimate professional sport. Behind the glitz and glamour of esports competitions lies a world of dedication, strategy, and training. Here, we will delve […]
Shaun Burrows was a boy scout earning his badges when he stumbled upon his natural talent for sprinting – a little over a decade later, he competed at the Paralympic Games. Shaun, from Stoke-on-Trent, has cerebral palsy and competes in the T38 classification at 100m and 400m. The 25-year-old, born on Christmas day, did not […]
In the illustrious world of professional golf, the major tournaments stand as the pinnacle of achievement. Dominated by seasoned veterans and emerging superstars, these events have witnessed remarkable feats of skill, strategy, and mental fortitude. Amid the backdrop of seasoned champions, there have been moments when a rare breed of golfing amateurs dared to defy […]
When Simon Voakes first embarked on his fitness journey in 2016, he entered the gym intending to lose weight. Seven years later, he is a three-time British powerlifting champion. Waking up one day and deciding that a health kick is needed is a story that many of us can relate to. That was exactly what […]
Cissy Radford has been working to further girls and women’s football as part of her role at Lincolnshire FA as a football development officer, with players aged between five and 80 years of age benefitting. Cissy has spent just over a year with the county FA, during which time she has been involved with pushing […]
Saying goodbye to students can be a bittersweet moment. Whether they are graduating, moving to a new school, or transitioning to the next year, it’s important to show appreciation and celebrate their accomplishments. One way to do this is by giving them meaningful goodbye gifts. These gifts not only serve as tokens of remembrance but […]
London 2012 Paralympic archer Leigh Walmsley was a relative latecomer to the sport and says she owes everything to Royal Richmond Archery Club. Leigh, who is originally from Detroit, Michigan, in the United States of America developed osteoarthritis following a cycling accident at the age of 11 and did not take up the sport until […]
Former World Masters champion and Lakeside finalist Lorraine Winstanley still has her sights on winning tournaments, but now has more than one eye on developing darts’ future. Winstanley has enjoyed a hugely successful career and is still going strong, very much targeting a maiden World Championship win after reaching the final in 2019, where she […]
