Fifty years ago, the average Australian male would lounge around at the beach wearing little more than a brief pair of speedos. Women, on the other hand, were just breaking through the prudery barrier and beginning to wear bikinis that were slightly more revealing than their traditional one pieces. In the 21st century the roles have reversed. Red-blooded he-men of … [Read more...]
A Dad’s story (the trials of Spike) – part 2… the perils of parenting a gifted footballer
While this story stands alone it may be fun to read Part 1 as well to get an even broader picture of our talented footballer and his kin. https://sportsocratic.wpengine.com/2016/03/13/a-dads-story/ It was one of those startling autumn days that makes everything seem much more colourful than it really is. The kind of day that encourages you to be outside. It was just cold … [Read more...]
Men behaving badly!
If you want to see the worst in men, go and watch a children’s soccer match. The minute their kid hits the pitch, certain ‘grown’ men transform into testosterone-fueled man-beasts, obsessed with living out their failed sporting prowess through their poor kid. Clearly ‘grown-up’ is a loose term and I also want to clarify the use of ‘certain’ here, because there is definitely a … [Read more...]
Football’s fight against homophobia – has it reached a “tipping point?”
How is football's fight against homophobia progressing? The following article from British academics Daniel Lock, Adi Adams and Emma Kavanaugh, attempts to paint a hopeful picture where changing attitudes are finally reaching a "tipping point" where gay athletes and spectators may no longer have to fear harassment and abuse from homophobic elements within the football (soccer) … [Read more...]
Thursday, January 19 – Sports Centre – Hoopsters couldn’t look any better…
Hoopsters were out in force at the sports centre again last Thursday... yet again proving that when it comes to best-dressed athletes, basketball has it over the rest. Who cares if you can't jump. It's style that really counts. That being said, most of this lot can jump. And shoot. And dribble. And … [Read more...]