29/06/2023
So what is walking football?
Some of our players tell us what it means to them…
I am 65 yrs old and love the buzz around different age groups…it keeps me feeling younger than I actually am!! And it keeps my fitness high and we have such fun and laughter in our training sessions. I look forward to it every single week .
And our coach mutchy is just the best!!
It’s great for both physical and mental health and I finally have the chance to play football. A chance denied to a lot of women my age when they were younger.
It gives me the opportunity to play football at a pace which my now older body can cope with and in an environment which is positive and supportive. It’s allowed me to re-engage with my passion for playing the game
It has given me an opportunity I never thought I would get at my age to play football again. Something I have always wanted to do. I really look forward to it and we all have good fun. The bonus being that my fitness is improving whilst having fun.
I enjoy the camaraderie and the distinct lack of running, as well as the team vibe and the game tactics, which are more prevalent with walking football
I hadnt played since 2016 due to injury then having kids so I was unable to commit and was worried about further injury. Walking Football has solved that problem and I really enjoy the banter. Theres no pressure to commit, its fun, anyone of any level can participate and get involved as much as they like. Theres loads of social opportunities and the support we provide one another, whether it be a convo on the group chat or on the pitch, is second to none. Its great to know ill be playing my favourite sport for atleast another 20 years, hopefully more! Mutchy has done herself proud to provide such a service to many!
I hadn’t played since I was in my twenties and I had lost a lot of confidence in myself. I literally was going to bottle it on the Tuesday afternoon until Mutchy texted me to say see you later 😂😂 since that day I’ve felt so welcomed and spend 3/4 of the hour laughing my head off. Such a boss group who make me feel more Messi than Maupay - fitness, fun, a weekly dance off with Gill and the best most supportive coach in Mutchy