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We sat down with ex-Premier League footballer turned nutritionist, Marc Pugh (@TheFoodieFootballer), to dive into essential nutrition tips for young athletes. 🍎⚽️ From fueling performance to sleep and recovery, this interview is a must watch for parents and athletes alike. Don’t miss out on these insights that can make all the difference on and off the pitch. Watch now on our YouTube channel https://lnkd.in/e7dX6qfx

We are excited to share with you an interview we recently recorded with Faye Millington, the incredible mother of Maddison Millington-Stanbury, Arsenal’s U21s Women’s Team goalkeeper. Faye’s journey as a single mum, filled with perseverance and love, is especially inspiring as our kids go back to school and the new grassroots season starts. In our conversation, Faye reveals the challenges she and Maddison faced and the strategies they used to reach premiership success. It’s a story that will resonate with anyone who understands the vital role family plays in an athlete’s journey. Watch it here 👇

Our founder Emma Burke recently had the chance to visit the home of Ben & Jerry's and experience their factory tour. What stood out the most was the unwavering commitment to their core values, especially the importance of supporting local communities and farming, a principle they’ve upheld even after achieving global success. At Laceeze, we share a similar philosophy. While our scale may be smaller, youth grassroots sports are at the heart of our mission, and supporting them will always remain our core value.

Single-Use Plastic On the Pitch. Did you know that 7.7 billion single-use plastic water bottles are sold annually in the UK? This figure is eye watering (source Hubbub) and represents a significant environmental challenge. While specific stats for grassroots sports aren't available, we know that training, tournaments and matches contribute greatly to this number. So, how can we as parents and clubs step up to reduce this impact? For Parents: Encourage kids to bring reusable water bottles to practices and games. If your child enjoys sports energy drinks, consider switching to electrolyte tablets like Hi-5 or SIS, which can be made up in a reusable bottle. For Clubs: Install refilling stations and promote their use to players and visitors. Consider implementing a ban on single-use plastic bottles at your events. What does your club do to help? Together, we can make a big difference! hashtag #Sustainability #PlasticFree #GrassrootsSports #EcoFriendly #Laceeze #dontstopthegame

25p doesn't seem like very much, what can you buy for 25p??? (A Freddo bar is now 30p! 🍫) However, when you add 4 of these together, you get £1 – the power of multiplication! At Laceeze, we're committed to giving back to the grassroots football community. With every direct sale of a pair of Laceeze Bands on our website, we offset 25p towards grassroots causes. This contribution might go towards donating footballs or cones to a local club, or even helping a parent with their children's club fees. Grassroots football often faces struggles. Just this week, we heard about a single mum with three boys who all play football. She’s been scraping together the money for their subs, and now the club has introduced a £75 charge per player for new kits! 😢 This is our way of supporting those in need and giving back to a sport that brings joy to so many. As Laceeze grows, so too will our charitable initiatives, ensuring that football remains inclusive and accessible to all. Thank you for being a part of this journey! learn more about our initiative here: https://lnkd.in/dAWZVF3X

The end of an era and an absolute sporting legend. What a career Andy Murray 🎾

We have won an award!!! Laceeze has been awarded "The Sports Footwear Accessory of the Year 2024" from the Business Excellence Awards! At Laceeze we are so proud of our products and our dedication to create innovative sports accessories but also our support of kids in grassroots sports through our donations scheme. This award will hold a special place in our office, the brand building journey continues.... #businessawards #sportsaccessories #grassroots #buildingabrand #dontstopthegame

We are excited to announce that Arocam Sports WeGotSoccer a premier soccer retailer in the USA, is now a stockist of Laceeze Bands! This partnership marks a significant milestone for Laceeze as we expand our presence in the U.S. market. WeGotSoccer is the largest online soccer retailer in the US and has a number of physical soccer speciality stores, it is known for its top quality products and dedication to the soccer community and is the perfect partner to bring our innovative bands to more players across the country. Thank you to Arocam Sports for believing in our product and helping us keep athletes focused on their game, not their laces! Stay tuned for more exciting developments as we continue to grow and bring Laceeze Bands to soccer enthusiasts everywhere.

Sometimes environmental issues can seem huge and unattainable, but the Going for Green pledge shows that small changes can make a big difference. We need to protect grassroots sports! The pledge encourages clubs and organisations to promote environmental sustainability by: 🔋 Reducing energy and water usage 🚶♂️ Championing walking, cycling, and lift-sharing to activities 🚫 Reducing reliance on single-use plastics ♻️ Recycling waste and reusing sports equipment and kits 🌱 Boosting activities to nurture nature and wildlife sign the pledge here https://lnkd.in/eaZjR2Xb #GoingForGreen #SustainabilityInSports #ProtectGrassrootsSport

Running a successful business takes time, effort and plenty of resource. Cash flow is also king as many of us know to our peril. Keeping a grassroots club afloat is much like running a small business (but with a lot more stakeholders to keep happy!). Our latest community #blog written by parents for parents gives some great ideas about how clubs can use their wider community for fundraising initiatives to pay for vital resources such as ground fees, new equipment, tournament medals and all the other running costs many don't see. We'd love to hear from you. Have any of you had any fundraising events or strategies that have been really successful? #newblog #grassrootssport #grassrootsfootball #grassrootsrugby #community #fundraising #laceeze #dontstopthegame Have a read here 👉 https://bit.ly/3SfU5YK