Joining Luke and Paul for episode 2 is Adam Lakeland, founder and director of Pro Sport Coaching Limited.
Who is Adam Lakeland?
Adam Lakeland is founder and director of Pro Sport Coaching Ltd . Dedicated to raising children’s activity levels, Adam launched Pro Sport Coaching in 2006, growing a team of like-minded individuals who deliver quality physical activity provision in Lancashire schools and nurseries.
Alongside his role as director, Adam is a committed First Team Manager at Curzon Ashton FC. He joined as manager in November 2021, prior to which he was manager of Farsley Celtic FC from May 2017 – October 2021. Adam’s first season saw him guide the team to the Evo-Stik Premier Division playoffs and win the West Riding County Cup. During his second season, Farsley Celtic FC won the Evo-Stik Premier Division, earning promotion to the National North, and under Adam’s management, the team reached the League Cup Final.
Hosts Paul Griffiths and Luke Johnson chat to Adam about:
- His experiences in football management with teams such as Blackburn Rovers, Curzon Ashton and Farsley Celtic.
- How the dedicated team at Pro Sport Coaching increase physical activity levels in the North West.
- The importance of saying no to customers.
- Why effective delegation is one of the key elements of a successful business.