History
Teamtheme’s UK activities commenced in 1993. Born in Poole, Dorset,
a brainchild of Blackburn lad and current Managing Director Paul Littlefair,
Teamtheme started out as a sports tours and tournaments company for adults
who ‘played away’ for the weekend in regular tournaments
across the UK, France, Spain, Portugal and Barbados.
Our first ever tour was to take the full first team
squads of Queens Park Rangers and Aston Villa across
to Barbados for their end of season tour/holiday.
Teamtheme Weekenders became legendary and synonymous
with having a great time away for the weekend, clubbing
and of course playing football!
To read an article about the weekenders, which appeared
in
Total Football Magazine, click
here (PDF - 2.12 mb)*.
To read an article about the weekenders, which appeared in
90 Minutes Magazine, click
here (PDF - 410 kb)*.
Favourite destinations for the lads were Edinburgh,
Bournemouth, Manchester, Liverpool, Dublin, Blackpool,
Newcastle and Nottingham.
When England hosted Euro 96, the City of Sheffield
and Teamtheme hosted 5 a side Euro 96. A tremendous
success, each team had representatives of players from
their relevant nation in full National kit supplied
by Teamtheme. The event was even covered by SKY Sports.
To read an article about Euro 96, which appeared in Goal Magazine, click
here (PDF - 220 kb)*.
All Teamtheme die hards will be interested to read
the roll
of honour which details all weekender winners from
original tournament champions Arsenal, through to current
reigning champions Chiswell of London. Even plucky
Leyland Red Rose got a win in August 1997.
Teamtheme Weekenders ended for now in November 2001
as we focussed fully on children’s football coaching
and Youth Development.
In October 2001, the first ball was kicked on a Teamtheme
After School Football Course. Director of Coaching
Kevin Houghton was backed by The Prince’s Trust
in setting up this new side of Teamtheme’s business
and kicked off in Lancashire at his old Primary School,
Leyland Methodist Junior & Infant Schools. Having
only forecast for about 16 children to attend the sessions
each week, Kev was overjoyed with the response – a
massive 72 players on his first course.
Sticking to a Football Club theme and feel, in July
2002, we formed our Limited Company, AFC Teamtheme.
For more information on how you can join the company,
see our other website www.footiecoaching.biz.
Teamtheme aims to paint every village, town, city
and county blue and white and we currently have academies
active all over the UK, regularly coaching 1000’s
of children in 100’s of schools nationwide. See
our events section for details
of courses near you.
We also aim to coach within every school in the UK,
regardless of location, pupils on roll, size of school
or whether there is playground or grass.
Any boy or girl who is interested in having fun whilst
also learning and playing football should attend a
Teamtheme Course.
Any School wishing to employ our FREE services can
do so now by phoning our Head Office on 0845 2042 442.
Alternatively, you can e-mail info@teamtheme.com.
Background
Specialist Providers Of Pre, In & After School Sports Education Services, Established In 1993.
PPA, After School & School Holidays.
National Network, Regional Offices.
100’s Of Schools, 1000’s Of Players.
Minimum Cover Of £2million For Public & Personal Liability.
Qualified & Experienced Coaches.
F.A. and Company Trained.
Courses Regularly Audited / Assessed.
Continual Support For Your School.
Registered Body For CRB Disclosure.
Supported By The Prince’s Trust.
In Support Of BBC Children In Need.
Coaches Accepted To The PAtT.
Official Links To Premiership & Football League Clubs.