LIMEHOUSE LACES' Club Philosophy
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We live and breathe our club philosophy .....
At Limehouse Laces, we take pride in being a genuine grassroots club focused on developing our own players from the ground up. We believe in nurturing talent within our community. We do not poach players from other clubs and discard existing players to strengthen our squad but stick with our players through their journey, helping them grow both on and off the pitch. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where every girl has the opportunity to flourish. Our dedication to proving that football is a game for women and girls is reflected in our all-female leadership and coaching team ensuring that we champion and support every girl in the game.
PLAY THE LIMEHOUSE LACES WAY
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Developing Well-Rounded, Intelligent, and Motivated Players. We focus on nurturing players who excel both on and off the pitch.
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Emphasising Versatility, Positional Awareness, and Game Understanding. We train our players to play varied positions, adapt to various roles and develop a deep understanding the game.
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Fostering Independent Decision-Making, Enjoyment, and Resilience. We empower players to make smart decisions while enjoying the game and building resilience.
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Creating a Positive and Supportive Environment. We believe in a team culture where everyone thrives in a supportive atmosphere.
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Championing Continuous Improvement and Lifelong Learning. Our philosophy encourages players to keep growing and learning throughout their football journey.
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Prioritising Long-Term Development Over Short-Term Wins. We focus on sustainable development, looking beyond immediate victories.
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Cultivating Exceptional Footballers and Individuals. Our aim is to shape not just skilled players, but also well-rounded individuals.
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Striving for Excellence and Team Success. We inspire players to always aim high, contributing to the overall success of the team.
BE THE LIMEHOUSE LACES WAY
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Equality for Every Girl. We believe that every girl deserves equal opportunities to participate in all club activities, feeling equally valued and included, regardless of ethnic, social, or cultural background.
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Diverse Role Models. Our coaches, managers, and committee members reflect the diverse backgrounds of our players, providing role models who inspire and resonate with the girls.
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Accessibility for All. We keep membership fees as low as possible and offer sponsored places to ensure football is accessible to girls from all backgrounds. Our female-only sessions further support this goal.
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Overcoming Barriers. We offer support to help girls overcome external pressures and barriers that might prevent them from being involved in sport, ensuring they have every opportunity to participate.
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Creating a Football Family. We work hard to build a strong football community where every girl feels she belongs, fostering a sense of connection and support within the team.
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Ability is Not Fixed. Whether a girl is new to football or experienced, if she’s willing to learn and put in the effort, we provide the opportunity to train, compete, and develop her skills.
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Effort Over Results. We prioritise learning from challenges over simply winning. Mistakes are seen as valuable lessons, helping girls grow and improve by embracing failure as a step toward success.
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Football Skills are Life Skills. We have high expectations for behaviour, teaching commitment, punctuality, resilience, and respect. These are skills that not only help on the field but also set our girls up for success in life.
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Be Part of Our Community.As a community club, we rely on volunteers to maintain the quality of experience we strive for. Parents, whether they have football experience or not, are encouraged to get involved as team managers, referees, or by helping with logistics, ensuring our club thrives.
We've got #team spirit
What our players and parents say.....
"Limehouse Laces isn't just a football club - it's a football family" - Hannah
"Joining Limehouse Laces has been the most enjoyable extra-curricular activity Lucy has undertaken, and probably the most valuable. Seeing her charge around the football pitch with a big smile on her face every Saturday fills us with joy. "
Lucy's parents - minis
"Limehouse Laces has taught me a lot about football, but even more about life in general - kindness, hard work, friendship. You've made something amazing."
Beattie