Laceeze Blog
Laceeze is a lifestyle sports' brand known for its unique patented Laceeze Bands, as well as our range of Defiance Clothing accessories. We are passionate about youth sport and children’s wellbeing. Our blog is where we share our thoughts and that of other like minded brands and organisations. We’ll also share training tips from our sports’ partners and coaches from time to time. Happy reading.
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As part of our new partnership with the awesome team at Pitchside Football, we will be sharing their wisdom on our channels to benefit our Laceeze community. With the rise in popularity of 3x3 Football, we asked Benn Cass (coach and Partner of Pitchside Football), what it’s all about. Q:...
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February, the month of love, prompts us to reflect not only on romantic relationships but also on the love that young athletes have for grassroots sports. As players grow older, their passion for the game can wane for various reasons. Whether it's the allure of romance, the pull of gaming,...
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With the surge in Futsal's popularity in the UK, we took a deep dive into the sport to uncover its benefits for young players. We explored why some parents are considering it as a complement to traditional football, a winter training idea and also as a fantastic stand-alone sport in...
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On this "National No Phones at Home Day 2024" (Saturday 20th January) we explore some top tips on how to break away from mobile phone addiction, something I am sure we are all guilty of from time to time!! 10 Tips to help break free from screen addiction In our...
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As the winter chill sets in, the excitement of grassroots football and rugby resumes on frost-covered fields. However, plummeting temperatures pose a challenge for our young athletes and their coaches. To ensure a safe and effective training session, we consulted a team of experts and grassroots’ coaches to compile a...
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Ice plunging, also known as cold water immersion or cold plunges, involves immersing the body in icy water for a short duration. While this practice has gained popularity among adults for its potential health benefits, it's important to approach the idea of ice plunging for kids with caution. Children's bodies...
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Gareth Jones, devoted father to Harris, got in touch with us to let us know how wearing Laceeze bands has been a game changer for his son, his team mates and their coaches. Due to Cerebal Palsy, Harris finds it hard to tie laces when they come undone - so...
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Football boots don't only protect your feet, help you perform on the pitch but are also really expensive!! So here are a few tips on how to keep them clean and dry this winter and protect your purse!! 1. Immediately after the match remove excess mud or dirt. Although...
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Understanding a child's sleep patterns and habits, especially for active children, is important for their overall well-being and development. We teamed up with sleep expert, Dave Gibson, to ask him some questions and gather advice on establishing good sleep patterns for our children. Dave Gibson is a wellness coach and...
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With a generation of children addicted to more stationary pastimes such as watching YouTube shorts or playing video games, it’s not surprising to learn that overall stamina for sport is diminishing.
However with access to improved diets and plenty of choice for activities, we can help as parents to reverse this negative trend
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7 Essential Winter Survival Tips Don't let a wintery chill sideline your enthusiasm! Check out our grassroots football or rugby survival tips for spectating parents during colder match days. #1 Layer Up Don’t be fooled by the look of a crisp sunny day. The side of a football or rugby...
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What we wish we’d been told sooner! As parents and children prepare for the new school year ahead, our Laceeze founder Emma Burke and fellow sports’ accessory inventor Cary Marsh from Bootclaw got their heads together to talk about what advice they would give to new parents starting their child’s...
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Read our article about the transition from youth grassroots’ football at age 16 to what happens next for young adults, who haven’t been scooped up by a semi or professional academy / club, but who still want to pursue their passion for football. Also hear from a parent Coach and a parent Manager about how they both feel about hanging up their boots for the last time this season.
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The act of Defiance – “to persistently overcome your limits, obstacles and challenges”. The brand Founder Emma Burke, is always on the look out for the latest trends and best in market products for her sport mad sons’ and customers. Despite sports’ clothing being a relatively saturated market, she felt very...
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Image: Maddison Stanbury: u21 squad for Arsenal WFC as a GK Celebrating inspirational girls in sport To help celebrate International Women’s Day this year, we wanted to help inspire girls to take up grassroots’ sport. Playing team sports, at any level, is so beneficial to build self-confidence, social skills and...
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Let’s talk about parental guilt. Many of us have seemingly never-ending demands on our time but still feel overwhelming guilt if we miss a child’s sports’ fixture. The expectation to work like you don’t have kids and have kids like you don’t work is creating a culture of perpetual falling...
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Many parents still ask us why children need grip socks and “is it just a fad?”. To help you decide whether your child will benefit from a pair of grip socks, here are the top 10 reasons why we think that Grip Socks for children are a game changer in sport.
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Choosing the Right Ball Each season you move up an age group, there are new rules and sometimes more players on the pitch, but also the size football that you will be using may change. The FA guidelines suggest the following balls are used for each age: Size 2 Football...
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In this blog, we will explore why children play sport and also, more crucially, why they choose to disengage and leave youth sport behind.
Guest blog written by Stewart England, Co-Owner of Football DNA & Experienced Football Performance Analyst
Tips for coaches and parents/carers to help counter disengagement in youth football.
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What exactly is HIIT training? HIIT stands for high-intensity interval training. It is a type of exercise that alternates short periods of intense activity with periods of low-intensity movement or rest. HIIT is widely acknowledged as one of the most effective ways to train and many adults use this as part...
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