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Cracking article highlighting the amazing work of George Paul and the #AdviceAcademy to address the balance of talent that could come into Rugby Union from wider society and the State School system. Keep going George, this is so important for the future of a wonderful sport and young people. #healthandwellbeing #nurturetalent #changetheworld

Great article about how sport can develop patience in a time of instant gratification.

Sports as a means of education & training helps in the holistic personality development; its therefore the priority of Cheza Sports Academy to partners with schools in using football to achieve this.

#4 of 4 on the future of Welsh Rugby - The most important. Bring Passion Back to Grassroots Rugby Welsh rugby’s soul lies in its grassroots. Every village, school, and community club is a seedbed for future talent and fan engagement. Yet, for years, grassroots rugby has been neglected in favour of top-down initiatives that fail to resonate. I would redirect significant funding and attention to grassroots rugby, ensuring clubs have the resources to thrive. This means subsidizing coaching, improving facilities, and fostering inclusivity—not as a politically correct tick-box exercise but as a genuine commitment to growing the game. The WRU must inspire the next generation by investing in youth programs that are visible, accessible, and aspirational. Rugby in Wales should be a national movement, not a corporate monolith. In addition, it is a national disgrace that, even now, there are no Welsh coaches being considered to replace Gatland. Surely this is the most glaring failure of Welsh Rugby. They have spent nothing on bringing through Welsh coaches, mostly in favour of NZ solutions. Look at Scotland and what Gregor Townsend has achieved and where they sit in comparison to Wales, oh and they only have 2 pro teams. But hang on Welsh parochialism would insist on more not fewer teams. Therein lies the difference.

Evaluating referees in college basketball is crucial for maintaining the integrity and quality of the game. Effective evaluations ensure that referees adhere to the highest standards of fairness, accuracy, and consistency in their decision-making. This process involves assessing their performance as individuals and as a crew. By fostering continual improvement and professional development, these evaluations contribute to the overall enhancement of the sport. Hear our entire conversation here: https://buff.ly/4gj2bZY #CollegeBasketball #RefereeEvaluation #JohnStClare #MemphisMikeandFriends

The Fylde Rugby Community Foundation has released its much-anticipated annual impact report for the 2023/2024 academic year, marking a successful year of community engagement, growth, and dedication to promoting positive change across the Blackpool, Wyre, and Fylde region. This year’s report offers insights into the foundation’s projects, achievements, and the social impact driven by its dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters. The 2023/2024 academic year saw the Fylde Rugby Community Foundation expand its reach to support individuals and families across a wide age range, aiming to uplift lives through sport, education, and wellbeing programmes. SEE THE FULL REPORT HERE: https://lnkd.in/ew59erhH We ask everyone to share this post as much as they can to help spread awareness of our impact and inspire others to join us in making a difference. Source @fylderugbyfdn © 2024 https://lnkd.in/e8kx3V57

Recently I have taken the time to reflect on a very important question. Q: What do you do when you have accomplished all of your goals? A: Set new ones! Your goals in life and Business can adapt and grow the same as you. I am someone who can say I am blessed to have been able to accomplish all of the task I have set out to accomplish. Not because I am better than anyone else or because I have had better opportunities. The Key to my success is simple….. If The Creator set it in front of me, I have already committed to doing the work necessary to complete it. No matter the task, the goal, the work, the barrier, or the project I have already made my mind up that NOTHING CAN or WILL stop me from what The Creator has Requested.

𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐛𝐢𝐠? Over the last few years, we have seen a surge of US ownership enter the English Football space. And it's not just at the top level. Just under a quarter of League One and League Two clubs have some form of US ownership. But what does this mean for Football and clubs further down the pyramid? Some are saying the clubs in lower leagues could appeal more to new international ownership as a large investment may be better received by fans at that level. Others say there is a fine balance between creating a more level playing field with new investment and losing the heritage and traditions that fans want to keep. 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑼𝑺 𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝑬𝑭𝑳 𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒃𝒔 𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆? #football #soccer #englishfootball #sportsbusiness #EFL #sportsbiz

😤🤬’Dealing with Criticism’🤬😤 As parents of a professional football player criticism can often be more common than constructive feedback. How can you support them to navigate this? This a much more in the latest edition of The Parents Week … #ParentsInFootball #MindsetMastery #ProfessionalFootball

A Day in the Life of an Academy Footballer: Immersed in the Football Environment Experience the intense football culture within an academy as players attend matches and interact with the first team. Discover how these young players balance their education with their passion for the beautiful game. #AcademyFootballer #FootballCulture #YouthDevelopment #PassionatePlayers #EducationAndFootball #AcademyLife #FootballMatch #FirstTeamExperience #FootballPassion #SchoolingBalance