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Stellar second-half turnaround sends U12Bs to ESFA Semi-Final
By Jack Morris In the ESFA quarter-finals, Hampton U12Bs battled out a hard-fought game against Richard Hale school, that ended with a freezing-wet but cheery-faced Hampton side leaving the pitch after a historic win. The match started with Hampton dominating possession and chances, with Eric Mackasey causing all sorts of problems on the right wing.…
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U16s at Hale End : Arsenal Academy Invitational Tournament
By Tom Scrimshaw Whilst it would be an understatement to call the Hampton U16A team’s season anything short of brilliant, The Arsenal Academy Invitational Tournament provided the perfect opportunity for the team to begin to draw to a close their last season together before heading into the senior teams next season. On a mild but…
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Miss Turner: England, Harlequins and Hanworth Road
By Felix Payne and Jack Morris Earlier this year, we were very lucky to welcome Miss Turner as an amazing new rugby coach. She has had a stellar career in the sport, earning 59 caps for England and playing in 2 Rugby World Cups, before she ended her rugby journey with Harlequins before retiring in…
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Pressing Matters : Mr Hurst
By Harry Morris Recently I was lucky enough to interview Mr Hurst, a familiar face amongst Hampton boys, whether he teaches them PE or they see him on the fields every lunchtime and sports afternoon, coaching the sport that is his passion: football. He started coaching when he was at school, completing coaching badges, while…
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Last minute winner sends Hampton into another ESFA final
By Arun Crowe A clear blue sky, a pristine 3G, and a crowded sideline was the setting that preceded the ESFA semi-final clash between Hampton and Maidstone Grammar school. The tensions around the school were high on the Wednesday afternoon, with both teams casting an eye towards the Bet 365 Stadium, where the final would…
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2nd XI progress into ESFA quarter-finals with two huge victories
By Alex Watson Two great performances from the Hampton U18Bs see them march into the National Schools’ Cup quarter final, an away fixture against Torquay Boys’ Grammar School. Round 3 – Hampton School vs Latymer Upper School Having begun their ESFA title defence with a convincing 4-0 victory over Glyn School, the 2nd XI had…
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Social Media in Youth Sport: Motivation or Distraction?
By Mohammed Ali Scroll for five minutes on TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat or even YouTube and you will see it – gym transformations, matchday vlogs, insane football skills, ‘day in the life of an athlete’ videos – this is the type of content which amasses millions of views each day, mainly from younger people. So we…
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MND In Sport : An Intervention
By Arthur Hanna Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive, and fatal, neurological condition which affects motor neurones in the brain and spinal cord. These nerves control essential day-to-day muscle activity. Early symptoms include a weakened grip, more frequent falls, and muscle cramps. As the disease progresses, speech can become slurred, you can have difficulty…
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Marcus Solomon: Miles Ahead
By Alex Watson On the surface, running is a simple sport. It requires no sort of equipment, teammates, or specific playing field – just a pair of trainers and a space to move in. Often, it feels easiest at a young age, when we are arguably at our most fearless and energetic. But, for most…
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