I don't fold under pressure, great athletes perform better under pressure... so put pressure on me.

I have been training harder than ever in the gym at the moment, it is the first time in over a year that i have enjoyed my training and i am starting to see the benefits from this

2011-2012 season

"I'd much rather have the honesty than not. Because if you will say what's on your mind and get it off your chest, then the sooner I can prove you wrong!" Lance Armstrong

The dream is still alive ....

I received my British Olympic Association card in the post this week.
I have been given exclusive membership in the gold members group.
This card represents more than football to me, it represents just how far i have managed to come in the last 10 months of football, and the last 20 years of my life.
my dream has always been to represent England, now have can tick that box, my new dream is to captain them in the years to come ...

Profile Wednesday's

Every Wednesday I will be doing a profile of one of my team-mates, so that you can all get to know them more.

Wednesday 27th July 2011:

Name: Jonathan Paterson

Team: Scotland and GB 

Position: Midfield 

Jonathan Paterson (JP) is the Scotland seniors captain. Since I came into the squad just under a year ago, one thing has always been clear about JP, he lives, breathes and sleeps football.

He is a hard tackling, skillful central midfielder, who in my opinion boasts the best left foot in cp football.

JP was chosen to represent GB as captain in Beijing.

He has become a close friend of mine on and off the field despite playing for the old enemy, i hope one day we are able to line in up the same starting seven.

I am a champion

This is perhaps one of the best motivational speeches i have heard i will play this before my next match

Michael Barker Englands number 7

A great resukt for Michael Barker, the former Everton player, as he continues to show why he is regarded as one of the best players in the world ...

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Thursday, 30 June, 2011 

Defeat to Ireland sees fifth place tenth, but Golden Boot for Barker.

  Michael Barker has finished as the top scorer at the 2011 Cerebral Palsy World Cup in the Netherlands despite England having to settle for an overall finish of tenth.

The Merseyside youngster smashed home 11 goals during the tournament with hat-tricks against South Korea, Japan and Australia.

But England’s tournament finished in disappointing fashion with the Republic of Ireland chalking up a comfortable 5-0 win over Lyndon Lynch’s men last night.

The FA’s Head of Disability Football, Jeff Davis, commented: “It’s been a very hit and miss tournament for us in all honesty. We hit double figures twice and gave finalists, Russia, a really good game on the opening weekend but we struggled against teams on a similar level to us so that’s something we have to work on between now and the Paralympics.

“Scotland have had an excellent tournament and shown great team spirit in finishing top eight so those players will be available to Team GB and looking to be involved at London 2012.

“We’ve got plenty of Home Nation talent to look at over the coming months.”

Davis was impressed with Barker’s contribution with the 24-year-old putting himself in contention for selection at London 2012: “He’s had a fantastic tournament and has shown some real quality in front of goal.

“He’s got big competition experience having gone to Beijing in 2008 and is probably one of the best Cerebral Palsy players in the world right now. I’m sure the likes of Iran, Russia and Ukraine would love to have him in their team so Michael’s been a big positive for us.”

The tournament concludes this evening with Iran taking Russia in the final.

Training

Although we have been given a 3 week period of active rest, i have chosen this time to really up my training. I have recently got a job at my local holiday park, this is ideal as i am outside a lot doing activities. I get free access of the gym on site where i go when i finish work.
here is my recent training programme:

Mr Mullin

How the devil are you?!

Ok hope you are well rested and ready to start serious training.

For your weights you need to do the following (you need to find a weight for each one that you can lift at least 15 times. Make sure you record this)

 

Exercise	Sets	Reps	Rest	Load (kg)
Single leg squats	3 on each leg	15	60s
Bench press	3	15	60s
Deadlift	3	15	60s
Med ball twisting sit ups	3	15	60s
Bus drivers (look these up on internet to see what they are!)	3	15	60s
Hamstring swiss ball bridges	3	Hold 30s each leg	60s
Dumbbell bent over row	3 each arm	15	60s

 

Do your stretches after!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any problems with any exercises let me know.

You should be doing some interval running training now, have you been given any?

Speak soon
Caroline

spurs training

England CP National Football Squad  Tottenham Hotspur Foundation and The FA have come together to deliver a project aimed at giving the country's top football players with Cerebral Palsy the best possible opportunity of success ahead of the London 2012 Paralympics. Steven Pienaar and Heurelho Gomes helped launch this exciting new initiative at the Club's Spurs Lodge training ground, alongside members of the England CP national football squad. England Ready will see the England CP squad given access to elite level coaching sessions held at the Lodge, before many of the players go on to represent Great Britain in 2012. Tottenham Hotspur Foundation's reputation within the field of disability sports provision led the FA to approach them to work in partnership to deliver England Ready. The Foundation's unique link to the Tottenham Hotspur Academy will enable the elite level coaching to take place with the squad on a fortnightly basis. Pathways for young CP football players from Tottenham Hotspur's local area to represent their country will also be provided through a Football and Education Development Centre the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation runs in partnership with Southgate College, Enfield. The launch of England Ready also aims to raise awareness of the England CP squad, and players can get involved in the scheme's talent identification process by contacting their local County FA. James Isaac, Equalities and Inclusion Manager, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation said: "The Foundation strives to support disabled athletes to reach their full potential in the sport of their choice. At this present time the best way that Tottenham Hotspur can add value to the development of elite athletes within cerebral palsy football is to support the FA to provide high quality coaching sessions within an elite environment. We would also like to support the players individually to access the right level of football within their local communities. This could form part of a disability football structure or an existing football team taking part in a county football league and with the right level of support, some of the players will also be able to access football opportunities at semi professional football clubs." Donna-Maria Cullen, Executive Director, Tottenham Hotspur, and Trustee, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, said: "It's fantastic to be hosting and funding this training for the team ahead of the 2012 Paralympics. It's one of the many ways our Foundation, the largest in the Premier League, delivers sport and community programmes throughout several boroughs in London. Steven Pienaar said: "I've been really impressed with how much time and effort the Club and the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation put into their community and wider sport activities. The players here today are getting access to Premier League facilities and that can only be beneficial for their preparations ahead of the 2012 games."

England Away Shirrt 2011-2012

The New England away shirt for 2011-2012 season cant wait to wear it