Glasha Fitness & Coaching

06/08/2026

The wait is finally over! The Going for Gold 2026 competition is officially here, and public voting is NOW OPEN to crown this year’s community champion!

04/08/2026

💚 START YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY TODAY! 💚

https://www.glashafitness.com/

Whether you're looking to lose weight, build strength, improve your fitness or simply get back into a routine, Glasha Fitness is here to help.

✅ Members Only Facility
✅ Open Daily 6:00am – 12:00 Midnight
✅ Flexible Membership Options
✅ Group Training Twice Weekly
✅ Secure Access & Easy Booking
✅ Join Online in Minutes

Get your membership today through Wunderbook or at glashafitness.com and start training on your schedule.

Your Slot. Your Gym. Your Results.

31/07/2026

10/07/2026

🏃⚽ MATCH DAY STARTS WITH THE RIGHT WARM-UP ⚽🏃

A great performance doesn't begin with the first whistle—it begins with the first movement.

An effective warm-up prepares your body and mind for the demands of training and match day by activating the nervous system, improving movement quality, and reducing the risk of injury.

Our recommended sequence focuses on:

✅ Pogos – Develop ankle stiffness and elasticity
✅ Ankling – Improve foot speed and rhythm
✅ A-March – Reinforce posture and coordination
✅ A-Skip – Build running mechanics and force production
✅ Accelerations – Prepare for explosive match actions

By progressing from simple activation drills to high-speed movements, you'll be ready to sprint, change direction, jump, tackle and perform at your best from the first minute.

Remember:
💚 Activate before you accelerate. 💚 Prepare before you perform. 💚 Quality warm-ups create quality performances.

Train smart. Prepare well. Play your best.

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29/06/2026

⚽🌞 **FAI Summer Camps 2026 are just around the corner!** 🌞⚽

Join us this summer for two fantastic weeks of football, fun and friendship with Glantine and Mountcollins.

🟢 **Glantine FC Summer Camp**
📅 13th – 17th July 2026
👨‍🏫 Head Coach: **Pat Fitzgerald**

🔴 **Mountcollins AFC Summer Camp**
📅 27th – 31st July 2026
👨‍🏫 Head Coach: **Mike McCarthy**

🕙 **Camp Hours:** 10:00am – 1:00pm daily

The FAI Summer Camps are open to boys and girls of all abilities and are the perfect opportunity to:
⚽ Develop football skills
🤝 Make new friends
😊 Build confidence
🏅 Have fun in a safe, positive environment

Places fill quickly every year, so don't miss out!

27/06/2026

⚽ FOOTBALL SKILL SPOTLIGHT – WALL PASS 🎯

Sometimes the simplest skills make the biggest difference.

The Wall Pass is one of the best ways to improve your first touch, passing accuracy, awareness and confidence on the ball. It's a simple drill that every player can practise on their own, anywhere there's a wall!

💚 Benefits: ✅ Improves passing accuracy ✅ Develops first touch ✅ Builds confidence ✅ Increases speed of play ✅ Improves awareness and decision-making

Challenge yourself: ⚽ 50 passes with your stronger foot ⚽ 50 passes with your weaker foot ⚽ One-touch only ⚽ Increase your speed while maintaining quality

Remember... Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes progress.

Train with purpose, stay consistent, and the results will follow.

Train Smart. Play Better. Be Your Best.

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27/06/2026

🏋️‍♂️ EXERCISE SPOTLIGHT – BENT OVER ROW 💪

Looking to build a stronger, thicker back? The Bent Over Row is one of the best compound exercises for developing upper-body pulling strength, improving posture, and enhancing overall performance.

✅ Builds the lats, rhomboids and traps
✅ Strengthens the rear shoulders and biceps
✅ Improves posture and core stability
✅ Carries over to everyday movements and sports performance

Technique Tips ✔️ Hinge at the hips and keep a neutral spine
✔️ Brace your core throughout the movement
✔️ Pull the bar towards your lower chest/upper abdomen
✔️ Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top
✔️ Lower the weight under control

Avoid These Common Mistakes ❌ Rounding your back
❌ Using momentum to lift the weight
❌ Pulling the bar too high
❌ Letting your elbows flare excessively
❌ Rushing the lowering phase

Master the basics, stay consistent, and focus on quality reps over heavy weights.

Train Smart. Train Hard. Live Strong. 💚

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22/06/2026

⚽🥗 TRAIN SMART. EAT SMART. PERFORM BETTER. 💪

Success doesn't happen by accident.

Whether your goal is to become a better footballer, improve your fitness, build confidence, or simply stay active, the habits you develop every day matter.

Over the coming weeks we'll be sharing a series of guides covering: ⚽ The Rule of 100 ⚽ Off Season Training 🥗 Healthy Eating & Nutrition ⚡ Fuelling Performance 🧠 Recovery & Lifestyle Habits

🔥 THE RULE OF 100

The players who improve the most are often the players who do a little extra.

100 extra hours per year outside of team training and matches can make a huge difference to: ✅ Ball Mastery ✅ Passing & Receiving ✅ Shooting ✅ Speed & Agility ✅ Confidence ✅ Decision Making

Just 15–20 minutes per day can add up to over 100 hours of extra practice each year.

🏃 OFF SEASON TRAINING

The off season is an opportunity to improve.

Focus on: ⚽ Ball Mastery ⚽ Dribbling ⚽ Passing & Receiving ⚽ Shooting Practice ⚽ Speed & Agility ⚽ Playing Small-Sided Games ⚽ Having Fun With Friends

Remember: Progress comes from consistency, not perfection.

🥗 FUEL SMART. PERFORM STRONG.

Training is only part of the equation.

Good nutrition helps you: ✅ Train Harder ✅ Recover Faster ✅ Improve Focus ✅ Build Strength ✅ Maintain Energy Levels

Key habits: 💧 Drink plenty of water 🍎 Eat fruit and vegetables daily 🥩 Include protein with meals 🍚 Choose quality carbohydrates 😴 Prioritise sleep and recovery

Small choices every day lead to big improvements over time.

💚 At Glasha Fitness we believe that great performance starts with great habits.

Train Hard. Eat Well. Recover Better. Stay Consistent.

The work you put in today will shape the results you achieve tomorrow.

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12/06/2026

📢 Glantine Mountcollins Utd AGM

All coaches, volunteers, committee members and anyone interested in the future of our club are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting.

🗓 Monday, 15th June 2026
🕖 7:00pm
📍 The Devon Inn Hotel

This is an important opportunity to reflect on the past season, discuss the future direction of the club and hear ideas and feedback from across both communities.

We would encourage as many coaches and volunteers as possible from both clubs to attend and have their say. Your input and support are vital as we continue to grow and develop Glantine Mountcollins Utd.

💛❤️ Your Club. Your Voice. Our Future.

Please share this with all club volunteers and coaches.