Teasing, taunts and threats on the nation’s playing fields
Children as young as eight are victims of mental and physical bullying on the school playing field, according to research
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Keeping a clean sheet
From tactics to strategies, The Complete Soccer Goalkeeper is simply the most complete guide available for players and coaches and should go a long way in ensuring that the winning goals are not scored at your end of the pitch.
CRY International Conference 2010
This annual event attracts speakers and delegates from around the globe, including many of the world’s leading experts on sports cardiology and young sudden cardiac death.
Energy drinks may give an edge to young players
Consuming energy drinks during team sports could help young people perform better, according to a study published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology by researchers at Edinburgh University. Sports scientists found that 12-14 year olds can play for longer in team games when they drink an isotonic sports drink before and during games.
Soccer Practice Games
Soccer Practice Games provides coaches with the most effective and fun way to teach the game and is a book that will be referred to again and again.
Developing cricket skills
There are now more than 100 cricket-playing countries recognized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) – double the number 15 years ago!
Soft balls ‘ruining’ school cricket
Just one in 25 matches now played in state schools involves traditional ‘corkies’ and a lack of decent facilities in PE lessons was preventing children developing talents for the game
Sports Club memberships on the increase
Sports clubs are enjoying higher levels of membership despite the recession, according to a national survey that suggests the London Olympics are encouraging greater participation.