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Early September and a new work colleague hears me discussing the Women’s World Cup, “Monkey Tennis” he mutters. When challenged he explains “you can teach tennis to monkeys but I wouldn’t watch them play – same thing!”. This from someone who had been a regular player and had coached juniors for 5 years. Rather than get angry I suggested his waistline might benefit from some training, so perhaps he would join me and the ladies on a Monday evening. He is now a complete convert and has joined up as Assistant Coach paying particular attention to the keepers – welcome Andy Barber.
Town Ladies play at Springmill on Sunday afternoons, so if you’re there watching the boys or just walking the dog, stop for a moment and look over your shoulder. What you see may take you by surprise: yes, there are mixed abilities but they range from adequate to outstanding. All the ladies play with passion and commitment and demonstrate that this is possible without the less desirable elements that creep from the mens’ into the boys game. Town Ladies have a reputation
as a tough team who go in hard but fair and pick themselves up quickly then |
