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ABOUT LACES
We’re committed to helping every player unlock their full potential by focusing on both common challenges in the game and those unique to female athletes. Laces aims to offer evidence-based guidance and comprehensive training strategies designed specifically to develop girls in football. The site can be navigated via the dropdown menu (top right) or via specific subjects areas shown below.
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How much is too much?
How much sport should you do and what are the risks of specialising too soon.
How to monitor training
Is monitoring training worthwhile and if so what is the easiest and least time consuming way to do it effectively?
Do periods impact performance?
Can monitoring the menstrual cycle help females optimise their athletic development.
Can you reduce risk of injury?
While injuries are inherent in the game, what can players do to reduce their injury risk.
Understanding concussion
What makes females more susceptible to concussions and also recover slower.
The importance of sleep
Quality sleep is a crucial element of a players development and should be prioritised at all ages.
Our Approach
Laces is a resource for players, parents, and volunteer coaches, offering evidenced-based advice on how to develop girl football players and enable them to reach their potential. Our approach takes a holistic view of coaching and covers areas common to the game but also those specific to female athletes. The aim is to empower the next generation of female football players using this site to provide valuable insights and support to help them thrive on and off the field and developing brave, independent and assertive individuals.
If you have any questions regarding the site please use the contact page. Emails used for contacting the site will be used for the sole purpose of answering your query. No data will be stored.