A freak accident resulting in a macular hole in Alex Cross’ right eye may have ended his playing career, but it has allowed him to focus on being the best coach he can be. Alex is the academy director at National League North club Kings Lynn Town, while he is also the first team manager […]
PE teacher Kayleigh Aylmer is a self-professed sporting fanatic having played football and Gaelic football, as well as discovering a passion for Aussie Rules in recent years. Kayleigh is a keen traveller and spent some time in Australia in 2018, which is where she began watching Aussie Rules. Having already had a background playing association […]
Former Tottenham goalkeeper Kacper Kurylowicz is rebuilding his career in non-league football following his release from the Premier League club 18 months ago. After 11 years at Spurs, Kacper was informed that he did not have a future with the English football giants. It is the news that hundreds of talented youngsters receive each summer, […]
Gateshead Ladies manager Carl Morrison will be proud to lead his side into the club’s first-ever Women’s FA Cup first round proper tie against Alnwick Town on Sunday 12 November. A 3-1 win over local rivals Hartlepool United in the third round of qualifying saw Gateshead create history by reaching the first round proper of […]
The goalkeeper stands as the last line of defence, the impenetrable fortress protecting the goal. Being a top goalkeeper is no easy feat; it demands a unique set of skills, an unwavering mindset, and relentless dedication. Here, we will delve into the qualities and attributes that define a top-class goalkeeper and what it takes to […]
Gareth Thomas’ love for football has taken him on a journey not just around Britain, but all the way to the Caribbean – it’s a path trodden by few. Gareth adores non-league football and is a dedicated groundhopper, having watched matches at more than 130 grounds. Through his passion, he created his blog Gareth’s Football […]
Stacey Copeland secured her place in sporting history by becoming the first British woman to win a Commonwealth boxing title in 2018, but not before a successful football career. Stacey was born into a boxing family with her father, Eddie, a former ABA champion and her grandad running a gym in Stockport, where she would […]
Joe Gregory saw his brother earn six full England caps, so when he got his call to play for the England Parkinson’s Walking Football team, he couldn’t have been prouder. Joe is the brother of former Queens Park Rangers midfielder John Gregory, who made six appearances for the Three Lions between 1983 and 1984 and […]
Louis Bland obtained his UEFA B qualification at the tender age of 21 and the Sleaford Town assistant manager has set his sights on going as far as he possibly can. Louis had been on the books at Peterborough United as a youngster, though it is his passion for coaching that has been the biggest […]
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 […]
