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November 9, 2019

Its official, the Sapphire Schedule has been announced with new opponents for the Wembley Stallions Womens Team as they enter Division 1. The first tournament is 7th December hosted by Herts Tornadoes, come down and support your team at one of the upcoming dates; 7th December 2019 – Tournament 1 @Hertfordshire Tornadoes 18th January 2020…

September 7, 2018

Why Coach Women’s Football? by Gareth Evans

Why Coach Women’s Football? This is a question that had never crossed my mind before the start of 2018. I had always coached senior ball and the thought of coaching outside that had never excited me, luckily for me that changed at the start of senior pre-season this year. My Wife accompanied me to the…

American Football

August 29, 2018

Breaking down the gender barrier in American Football by Jackie Smart

In February 2013, Lauren Silberman made sporting history by taking part in the NFL regional Combine. Regardless of how her try out went, Silbermans appearance in this male dominated event, started the crack in the gender barrier. Of all the women who have seen action in College or Pro Football, almost all have been in…

American Football

August 22, 2018

Could YOU be an American Football player? by Anna Young

American Football is increasing in popularity year on year, and the women’s contact game has grown dramatically in the past three years. It’s set to continue growing as more and more programmes announce new female teams. Most people don’t realise that American Football could be the sport for them. I certainly didn’t. Three years ago,…

American Football

August 8, 2018

The Importance of Mindset in Sport: A female perspective by Claire West

Many women (and men I’m sure) worry about joining a new sport or team for many reasons. They’re worried about not fitting in, ‘not being good’ at their sport, or about other members of their team being significantly better or more experienced than them. Perhaps they aren’t particularly confident as a person, or in their…

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