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 […]
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 […]
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a critical component of the knee joint, providing stability and preventing excessive forward movement of the shin bone. Unfortunately, ACL injuries are common, especially among female athletes participating in high-impact sports. While complete prevention is not always possible, there are several proactive steps you can take to significantly reduce […]
Marcus Rashford is a household name, whether that be for his exploits on the football pitch or for his inspirational work off of it. What you may not know about the Manchester United star is that his original dream was to be the man stopping goals, rather than scoring them. Born in Manchester on 31 […]
Ben Mayhew thought his football days were behind him before the age of 30, but a late call from the Soccer AM production team gave the ex-forward an unlikely reprieve. Ben, by his own admittance, never took football seriously when he was younger – preferring to spend his time playing poker – and even then, […]
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 […]
