1) Tell us a bit about your experience so far as a player at MAN v FAT
When I first joined MAN v FAT, I was at a very low point in my life mentally and physically. I didn’t know what to expect when I originally joined the Kidderminster club. But after a coupon of weeks I realised it was exactly what I was looking for! Like minded people looking to make positive changes in their health.
I’m now part of the Oldbury league and the coach and captains here can’t do enough to maintain a positive and supportive environment for everyone involved – and it’s lead to me being at my healthiest for nearly two decades.
2) What do you enjoy most about being a part of MAN v FAT and your club in particular?
As our game and league operates on a Friday, players often show up with that “Friday feeling” which leads to lots of laughs and fun in the weigh in room. Whenever someone gets a good loss on the scales or hits a milestone there is lots of clapping and congratulations from everyone in the room, which is exactly how it should be. No matter the team everyone is happy for the person losing on the scales.
The football is competitive as we all now play lots of pick up games across the week, we know each others game so there’s that extra impetus to win, but it’s always in a good positive way. The coach Callum is fantastic, cares about the club and the people in it and doesn’t see it as an extra bit of money in the bank for himself, which is really good to hear and see.
3) What are you hoping to achieve by being a part of the player committee?
I have felt that the voice of the common man within the club can sometimes not be heard or listened to. So this is my opportunity to speak to the players in my club and ask them what they want from MAN v FAT.
Because, whilst MAN v FAT is a business, it’s main goal should be what’s best for its members who pay for this service. I wish to create a positive outcome in how things like the MAN v FAT festivals and tournaments, as well as 11v11, are managed, I’m worried that it will become or has become an elitist event where if you’re deemed “not good enough” you don’t get a chance to play or go to these organised events. These are for everyone not the few!
