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This is certainly worth watching if you are interested in finding ways to improve your academy, grassroots club, and especially your players. Scottish football evidently lacks creative players and players who are comfortable with the ball. I can only speak from personal experience, but watching Scottish Premier League matches where a team has a 52% pass completion rate and believes they played well demonstrates that our game has not progressed like other countries. Clubs are filled with mediocre foreign imports, but more concerningly, they are considered superior to those coming through academies. I believe there is an air of arrogance in Scottish football, despite the fact that there is not much to be arrogant about. We have failed to qualify for a World Cup since 1998, and considering the quality of the under-19, under-17, and under-16 teams, we could easily go another 25 years if we do not change our approach to the game. It all begins with the foundations. What we do at the grassroots level and in academies at the pre-foundation and foundation levels has an impact on everything above it. https://lnkd.in/ef2P3hMw

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2024/25 EFL (English Football League) #Championship kicks off today!! I am doing a personal research using betting odds data and I figured out this: Do you know Cardiff City Football Club was the one who has silenced other team fans at their home ground the most? Despite higher betting odds(lower probability), Cardiff city defeated host club 7 times out of 23 games. Will they show upset victory again this season? #betting #surprisewin #dataanalytics

There’s been a lot of discussion about the lack of a clear pathway for English football coaches to advance—and here’s some reasons why: Course 1: Introduction into Coaching Football – £100 Course 2: UEFA C License – £160 Course 3: UEFA B License – £1,200 Course 4: UEFA A License – £4,000 Course 5: UEFA Pro License – £13,200 The total cost for someone to go from entry-level coaching to the top tier? £18,660. Does the FA really need this amount of money, or do they genuinely want to create a pathway that’s accessible to the average person? For many aspiring coaches (who aren’t ex-Premier League players), these costs are simply out of reach. Shouldn't there be more affordable options if we want to develop top talent across all levels of football? What are your thoughts on this? Is there a better way forward?

⚽Why football tournaments like Euro 2024 inspire my professional goals 🌟   Watching Euro 2024 means more to me than just enjoying exciting matches from different countries including England, where I grew up, and Germany, where I live and work.   The teamwork, strategy and determination on the pitch strongly align with my own values and goals (pun intended!) at work.   Just like a great football team, we rely on good planning, teamwork, and continuous learning to get great results for both us and our clients (our fans?).   And when we help a client successfully tackle a business challenge, it can feel like scoring goals and winning a match together!   How does sport inspire your professional goals? Please let me know in the comments below: 👇👇👇   #brainknotts #FinancialModeling #BusinessModeling #TeamSpirit #goals #Euro2024

One of the reasons why GoPNG should direct PNG Football Association to fully integrate the current semi Professional Soccer Competition into a more Professional Competition like the A League or English Premier League. Soccer can address half our socio-economic issues when it's fully developed. Football is a trillion dollar industry! #Football #socioeconomic #benefits #PNGFA #PNG

Championship rugby clubs in England face an uncertain financial future following the announcement of the Professional Game Partnership (PGP) between the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Premiership Rugby (PRL). The PGP, which aims to create world-leading English teams, will see the Premiership clubs receive £33m per season. In contrast, Championship clubs will each receive their lowest-ever funding of just £133,000, a significant drop from the £650,000 they received in 2016. Many Championship clubs feel excluded from the discussions and frustrated by the financial disparity between the two tiers. Despite new provisions, such as a two-legged play-off for Premiership promotion and increased flexibility in entry criteria, Championship clubs remain sceptical. They face immense financial challenges, particularly with the recent liquidation of Jersey Reds and concerns over future funding. Although the RFU has outlined plans to create a more sustainable second tier and develop young talent, the clubs emphasise the need for greater financial support to bridge the growing gulf between the Championship and the Premiership. #Rugby #RFU #RugbyUnion #SportsFunding #SportsBusiness

Not every kid wants to be a pro. Among the many learnings I’ve had over this first term, a stand out for me is the variation of goals that each goalkeeper has. Take my pre-academy group for example; Goalkeeper 1: Wants to play for the Ellerslie Men's first team one day. Goalkeeper 2: Wants to be the next Emi Martinez and win the World Cup with Argentina. Goalkeeper 3: Wants to beat his twin brother at backyard football. Each of their goals are just as important as the other. What I've learnt is that no matter how big or small the dream is, it's up to us coaches to create an environment to support them in achieving these goals as best we can. #GoalkeeperCoaching #GoalkeeperAcademy #GKView

Coming from a sporting background, I have seen first hand how stressful it can be running a club and all the hard work behind the scenes of juggling work-life and keeping sport clubs operating efficiently - as well as, all of life's other challenges! Whether you are coming up for renewal on your energy contracts, looking at potential sustainability projects or just want a better understanding of the energy market and what your club is currently paying, I am only a phone call or email away. I'm always looking to support as many club's as possible and hopefully make that club operation as easy as possible when it comes to utilities. ☎ 01207769010 📧 ryan.mckinnon@fusionforbusiness.co.uk #sport #energy #sustainability

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