Background

Fit4Football was originally formed by Steve Blatherwick who played professional football for Notts County, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and Chesterfield over a career spanning 17 years. A self confessed “fitness fanatic”, Steve has always firmly believed in getting the preparation right off the pitch to increase performance on it.

After retiring from professional football in 2006 Steve qualified as an Advanced Personal Trainer, Sports Therapist and Nutritional Adviser. He is also a UEFA B Licensed Coach. Fit4Football combines all of Steve’s experience, along with the very latest and highly proven techniques used in the professional game, and delivers them in a sensible and practical programme for both schoolchildren and amateur footballers who want to improve their game and realise their potential.

Since forming Fit4Football Steve has been joined by former Chesterfield team mate, David Reeves, who has developed a wealth of experience coaching kids in schools and working with both professional and semi-professional teams. David’s career boasts a number of top clubs including Sheffield Wednesday, Bolton Wanderers, Preston Northend and Chesterfield playing for high profile Managers such as Ron Atkinson, Howard Wilkinson and Ian Dowie to name but a few.

Between them Steve and David can deliver courses for both kids and adults in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire.

In the professional world of football, it becomes second nature to eat healthily and look after your body in order to maintain the fitness levels needed to have a long and successful career.

Fit4football’s aim is to get children and adults to:

1. Improve their understanding of the game and tactics.
2. Develop skill levels.
3. Improve fitness levels.
4. Appreciate the benefits of healthy diet and nutrition.