Can you believe it’s that time of the year already? It only feels like yesterday when the season started and now you, and thousands of other clubs, are preparing for your end-of-season awards. Whether you are organising a presentation evening for an adult team or a fun-filled day for juniors, it is important that the […]
Sleaford Town Junior FC girls coach Suzy Stephen is optimistic for the future of the women’s game, seeing first-hand the progress that has been made in terms of quality and participation. It is no secret that, both domestically and globally, women’s football has enjoyed a massive boom in recent years. In England, football coaches and […]
Ireland has produced some legendary sporting icons through the years and, as it is St Patrick’s Day, we have taken the opportunity to ponder just who is Ireland’s greatest-ever athlete. Below, we have chosen some of the country’s most notable names across sport and, in no particular order, state why they are legends in their […]
Being a coach is a challenging yet rewarding experience. Coaches work tirelessly to inspire and motivate their players, helping them achieve their goals and overcome obstacles. As with any profession, it’s essential to evaluate your own performance regularly to continue growing and improving. Here, we’ll explore some key strategies for evaluating your performance as a […]
Non-league football clubs are so often the heartbeat of the community and being the one responsible for keeping them going is a huge task, just ask Garforth Town’s Brian Close. Located on the outskirts of Leeds you will find the humble surroundings of Bannister Prentice Community Stadium, the home of Garforth Town who play in […]
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a common injury among athletes and active individuals. The ACL is a key ligament in the knee that helps stabilise the joint and prevent excessive motion. When this ligament is torn, it can cause significant pain and limit mobility. If you have suffered an ACL injury, it’s important […]
The recent freezing temperatures have seen fixtures across all levels of sports fall victim to the weather, with games postponed for frozen surfaces…though some were called off earlier than others. If you are a player or fan of an outdoor sport, there is a strong chance that your fixture was postponed due to a frozen […]
Almost half of sports fans admit to being superstitious, according to a survey carried out by OLBG.com, with two in five engaging in rituals before a big game. For any fan, seeing their team win a trophy is the dream – the memories and accompanying celebrations make enduring the not-so-good times worth it. Some of […]
Fresh calls have been made for urgent research into a large number of ACL injuries in women’s football following Vivianne Miedema suffering a ruptured ACL injury for Arsenal. Miedema suffered the injury playing for the Gunners in their Champions League tie against Lyon on Thursday 15 December and the forward has now been ruled out […]
Winter is well and truly here, with temperatures below freezing across the country, which has already wreaked havoc on grassroots sports. It is the annual headache that grassroots coaches across many sports face – winter training. Getting games on at the weekend is one thing, but training in the dark on a midweek evening is […]
