Laceeze Blog

Laceeze is a lifestyle sports' brand known for its unique patented Laceeze Bands, as well as our range of Defiance Clothing and accessories. We are passionate about youth sport and children’s wellbeing. Our blog is where we share our thoughts and that of other like minded brands and organisations. We’ll also share training tips from our sports’ partners and coaches from time to time. Happy reading. 
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Should your football mad kids be doing HIIT training?

Posted on November 01 2021

What exactly is HIIT training? HIIT stands for high-intensity interval training. It is a type of exercise that alternates short periods of intense activity with periods of low-intensity movement or rest. HIIT is widely acknowledged as one of the most effective ways to train and many adults use this as part...
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The benefits of wearing compression layers for sport.

The benefits of wearing compression layers for sport.

Posted on October 08 2021

The benefits of wearing compression layers for sport. Once seen as something to keep the ‘snowflakes’ warm during winter sport many are now seeing the benefits of compression layers, also known as baselayers, technical layer, skins, under armour  Compression clothing is often very tight-fitted sports clothing made from polyester and...
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Laces or Laceless for kids’ football boots – which is better?

Laces or Laceless for kids’ football boots – which is better?

Posted on August 20 2021

With back-to-school shopping upon us and the new football season about to begin soon, many parents and kids get into the age old debate – laceless versus laced boots – which is better? We don’t have to keep telling you about the problem of laces coming undone during sport -...
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The European Super League - teaching children about diversity in sport.

The European Super League - teaching children about diversity in sport.

Posted on May 06 2021

Why was the European Super League a bad idea? How can we use it to teach children the importance of diversity in sport?

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Improving children’s mental health after lockdown - tips for anxiety

Improving children’s mental health after lockdown - tips for anxiety

Posted on April 12 2021

As parents and carers we play an important role in raising our children to be mentally healthy. But what if our children experience anxiety? What does it look like and how can we help them?

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grassroots football in 2021

The Return of Grassroots Sport - Preparing our Kids

Posted on March 04 2021

Preparing our children to return to grassroots sports after the latest lockdown 2021.
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Laceeze Junior Ambassador Programme Goes Worldwide

Laceeze Junior Ambassador Programme Goes Worldwide

Posted on October 30 2020

Since the launch of our junior sportsperson ambassador programme in April 2017 we have had an incredible response. We now have recruited ambassadors across the United Kingdom, Sweden, The Netherlands, The USA and Australia. The junior ambassadors are rising stars in their chosen sports and span from football, rugby, hockey,...
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From Band to a Brand

Posted on October 30 2020

From Band to Brand.... Apparently, as I've just read, most bloggers don't know anything about the subject they're blogging about. They're just, well, good at blogging or maybe good at blagging is closer to the truth? Whatever the truth of the matter, blogging is great, apparently... So this is my...
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Laceeze forms partnerships with grassroots clubs.

Laceeze forms partnerships with grassroots clubs.

Posted on October 30 2020

Laceeze has just formed 3 new grassroots partnerships with local football academies namely, Junior Sports Coaching, Champion Sports Group and BRS Academy. We are thrilled to be partnering such high quality businesses. Our band to brand story takes another step in the right direction. A spokesperson for BRS Academy has...
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Laceeze grace the glossies!

Laceeze grace the glossies!

Posted on October 30 2020

Just seven months after conception, yesterday saw our stunning silicon Laceeze bands feature in Not just on one page but two and the wonderful people at the magazine showcased three of our colours, inferno, lime and ice at the foot of Tekkerz Kid's page! We are football mad here at...
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Laceeze Shoots for Grassroots

Laceeze Shoots for Grassroots

Posted on October 30 2020

Laceeze Shoots for Grassroots Jeremy Corbin has pledged in his manifesto to address the financial disparity in the world of football. The featured fixture being Grassroots v Professional. Politics and football meet again but who will come out victorious? I'm not going to give my political view, that's way too...
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Ambassador Programme Donating to Grassroots

Ambassador Programme Donating to Grassroots

Posted on October 30 2020

Bread now, jam tomorrow? Trawling through news articles this morning I came across a piece on grassroots funding, an initiative called 'Awards for all' commissioned by the National Lottery. Whilst it is to be applauded it may wish to reconsider its title as there are caveats, the main one, if...
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Anyone for Cricket?

Anyone for Cricket?

Posted on October 30 2020

For those who don't know, cricket, not football, is actually the national sport of England. Its status has been in jeopardy for years yet it was once considered to be an intrinsic part of the culture of our country. So what happened? Actually analysing what may or may not have...
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Robbie Williams suffers a shoe lace failure

Posted on October 30 2020

Robbie Williams suffers lace failure! As a relative newcomer to Blogs I'm making an assumption which is there are no particular rules to abide by. Not all blogs need to be informative do they? Not all blogs have to be written with SEO in mind do they? Well of course...
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Laceeze are on the Cool List.....

Laceeze are on the Cool List.....

Posted on October 30 2020

Laceeze are now on the 'cool list' as well as the kit list. Laceeze is growing fast, it's fantastic, it's what we set out to do. Every day sees increased sales and new ambassadors coming on board from the world of sport across the UK and internationally. Today we dispatched...
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Laceeze not just for kids

Laceeze not just for kids

Posted on October 30 2020

Too big for our bands? Laceeze set out to provide a solution to an age old problem, the shoelace coming undone during sport. Aimed at the junior market as this is where the biggest issue is with flailing laces. Why? Well because young children are learning how to tie laces...
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Pan Disability Football Link Up

Pan Disability Football Link Up

Posted on October 30 2020

Laceeze humbled by PAN disability link up Laceeze have recently formed partnerships with two academies associated with disability football in the Midlands and have a junior ambassador playing for a disability football team.Laceeze bands are already a huge hit within the football community with hundreds of grassroots clubs joining their...
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Laceeze hits the TV screen

Posted on October 30 2020

We launched our ad campaign on SKY TV earlier this week, focussing on the North East region initially we hope to roll this out across the UK. The advert features some of our brand ambassadors and a special cameo from one of the co founders Paula Henley (see if you...
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Look, Feel and Play your best

Look, Feel and Play your best

Posted on October 30 2020

What you wear for sport can impact on your performance, safety and comfort. Football and Rugby in particular, is played throughout the year and in many different forms so it's important that you're prepared for all possibilities. As the temperature drops and the wind and rain arrives it is essential...
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Laces come undone....It's science!!!

Posted on October 30 2020

Some of our sceptics will say "why don't you teach kids to tie their laces properly" or "whats wrong with a double knot?" For parents with children who suffer from lace failure you will know they have tried everything. I am one of those parents myself and on many an...
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