Photo opp: World Cup single launch at Gloucester Guildhall
Sunday May 30 12:30: DiamondFormation launch World Cup single at Gloucester Guildhall pre-World Cup party.
Gloucester Guildhall is the venue for the official launch of local musicians Chris Nicholson and Paul Print’s World Cup single SexyFootballBack/England. The pair, calling themselves the DiamondFormation, wrote the song to support England and raise awareness and money for Alive & Kicking, a charity that employs adults in Kenya and Zambia to make sports balls for donation to African orphanages, refugee camps and schools.
Lining up at the Guildhall alongside the DiamondFormation will be football freestyle star Colin Nell giving a demonstration of his talents and showing how to do freestyle football tricks. There is also the opportunity to watch England’s final World Cup warm up game against Japan on the cinema screen. Entry is free and doors open at 12:30pm, the England game begins at 1:15pm, and the event ends at 3:30pm.
Chris, who last week was in Kenya visiting an Alive & Kicking stitching factory, says: “This Sunday should be a fun day for everyone. Football, music, a café, food… what could be better? We’re hoping people like the single and buy it. In Kenya I saw some of what Alive & Kicking do, and the progress really opened my eyes. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I certainly didn’t expect the airy, spacious working conditions. Football is a universal language – like music – and Alive & Kicking is attempting to create a football legacy in Africa, and it is great to be able to contribute in this way.”
SexyFootballBack/England by DiamondFormation is available from iTunes for 79 per download and on cd at HMV for £2. For more information on Alive & Kicking visit www.aliveandkicking.org.uk
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Keegan Wilson
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Editors’ notes
The video for SexyFootballBack/England can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkX3kvIJSbU
http://www.diamondformation.tv/index.php/video/
For more information on Chris and Paul and the project, visit:
http://www.paulprint.com/about.htm
http://www.chrisnicholsonline.com/biography.htm
www.diamondformation.tv
www.sexyfootballback.com
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Monday, 22 March 2010
Sprint Management announces new client: Andrew Henderson – Football Freestyler
SPRINT MANAGEMENT PRESS RELEASE
22 March 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sprint Management announces new client: Andrew Henderson – Football Freestyler
Athlete Management company, Sprint Management, are delighted to announce football freestyler, Andrew Henderson as its latest client.
Andrew is widely regarded as one of the world’s best up and coming football freestylers after winning the UK Red Bull Street Style Championships in 2009. In April this year Andrew will be competing on behalf of the UK at the World Championships held in South Africa.
John Print, Athlete Manager on signing Andrew Henderson commented;
“Signing Andrew is very exciting for Sprint Management. His football skills are truly amazing but he also has the personality to become a real star within the sports media and entertainment. ”
Sprint Management will be managing the commercial and personal media / PR aspects of Andrew’s career.
For further information on Andrew Henderson please visit www.sprint.gb.com or his official website www.ahfreestyle.com
END
Images available on request, contact: John Print at: jprint@sprint.gb.com or call +44 (0)208 7670067 or +44 (0)7967 552424.
Andrew Henderson is exclusively represented by Sprint Management. For further information please visit: www.ahfreestyle.com
For all enquires please contact:
John Print +44 (0)208 7670067 or +44 (0)7967 552424
jprint@sprint.gb.com
22 March 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sprint Management announces new client: Andrew Henderson – Football Freestyler
Athlete Management company, Sprint Management, are delighted to announce football freestyler, Andrew Henderson as its latest client.
Andrew is widely regarded as one of the world’s best up and coming football freestylers after winning the UK Red Bull Street Style Championships in 2009. In April this year Andrew will be competing on behalf of the UK at the World Championships held in South Africa.
John Print, Athlete Manager on signing Andrew Henderson commented;
“Signing Andrew is very exciting for Sprint Management. His football skills are truly amazing but he also has the personality to become a real star within the sports media and entertainment. ”
Sprint Management will be managing the commercial and personal media / PR aspects of Andrew’s career.
For further information on Andrew Henderson please visit www.sprint.gb.com or his official website www.ahfreestyle.com
END
Images available on request, contact: John Print at: jprint@sprint.gb.com or call +44 (0)208 7670067 or +44 (0)7967 552424.
Andrew Henderson is exclusively represented by Sprint Management. For further information please visit: www.ahfreestyle.com
For all enquires please contact:
John Print +44 (0)208 7670067 or +44 (0)7967 552424
jprint@sprint.gb.com
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Sprint Management announces new client: Paul Drinkhall
2 February 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sprint Management announces new client: Paul Drinkhall
Athlete Management company, Sprint Management, are delighted to announce table tennis player, Paul Drinkhall as its latest client.
Paul Drinkhall is the current British Number 1 and triple European Youth Champion (2008) winning medals in the singles, doubles and mixed doubles. In 2009 Drinkhall captured the prestigious U21 China Open title and also began his first season on the senior circuit.
John Print, Director of Sprint Management on signing Drinkhall commented;
“I am very excited about having Paul as a new client. He is an extremely talented athlete and has the ability to reach the very top. To win a medal at London 2012 is obviously a major target but just as important is to ensure that Paul has a successful career as a senior professional and in return helping raise the profile of table tennis in the UK.”
Sprint Management will be managing the commercial and personal media / PR aspects of Paul’s career. For further information on Paul Drinkhall please visit
www.sprint.gb.com or www.pauldrinkhall.com
END
Images available on request, contact: John Print at: jprint@sprint.gb.com or call +44 (0)208 7670067 or +44 (0)7967 552424.
Paul Drinkhall is exclusively represented by Sprint Management. For further information please visit: www.pauldrinkhall.com
For all enquires please contact:
John Print
+44 (0)208 7670067 or +44 (0)7967 552424
jprint@sprint.gb.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sprint Management announces new client: Paul Drinkhall
Athlete Management company, Sprint Management, are delighted to announce table tennis player, Paul Drinkhall as its latest client.
Paul Drinkhall is the current British Number 1 and triple European Youth Champion (2008) winning medals in the singles, doubles and mixed doubles. In 2009 Drinkhall captured the prestigious U21 China Open title and also began his first season on the senior circuit.
John Print, Director of Sprint Management on signing Drinkhall commented;
“I am very excited about having Paul as a new client. He is an extremely talented athlete and has the ability to reach the very top. To win a medal at London 2012 is obviously a major target but just as important is to ensure that Paul has a successful career as a senior professional and in return helping raise the profile of table tennis in the UK.”
Sprint Management will be managing the commercial and personal media / PR aspects of Paul’s career. For further information on Paul Drinkhall please visit
www.sprint.gb.com or www.pauldrinkhall.com
END
Images available on request, contact: John Print at: jprint@sprint.gb.com or call +44 (0)208 7670067 or +44 (0)7967 552424.
Paul Drinkhall is exclusively represented by Sprint Management. For further information please visit: www.pauldrinkhall.com
For all enquires please contact:
John Print
+44 (0)208 7670067 or +44 (0)7967 552424
jprint@sprint.gb.com
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Life's A Gamble: Roy Brindley Autobiography
Much was expected when literary agent Heather Holden-Brown (whose previous clients include actress Barbara Windsor, Spice Girl Emma Bunton, politician David Cameron and X-Factor judge Louis Walsh) asked Roy Brindley to document his rags-to-riches transformation from an addicted gambler, once homeless who had struggles with the law, to a successful poker player with a plethora of televised and ranking tournament wins to his credit. "The Boy" delivered, and the resulting must-read autobiography is titled "Life's a Gamble".
When the bidding war ended it was Transworld, the British division of Random House Group, the world's largest English-language general trade book publisher, that opted to publish the Dublin-based Englishman's superb memoirs.
Life's a Gamble is an account of one man's journey through adversity to an enviable life that sees him live in lavish home with a Porsche and Ferrari in his driveway.
Make no mistake- this is not the story of a man born with a silver spoon who acquired the Midas touch. As Jesse May, the 'voice of poker' says in his foreword, "This is a blasting, naked account of what it is to be a gambler... he's coming at you with nothing left out."
Self deprecating, brutally honest and level headed, Roy will not be handing out signed copies of Life's a Gamble to eliminated tournament opponents. His account takes the reader through desperate lows to dizzy heights, from recklessness to redemption. It is an incredible journey; little wonder advanced copies have seen the mainstream critics raving.
Roy Brindley's autobiography "Life's a Gamble - The High Stakes and Low Life of a Poker Professional" will be available in Trade Paperback from Bantam Press on February 26, 2009.
When the bidding war ended it was Transworld, the British division of Random House Group, the world's largest English-language general trade book publisher, that opted to publish the Dublin-based Englishman's superb memoirs.
Life's a Gamble is an account of one man's journey through adversity to an enviable life that sees him live in lavish home with a Porsche and Ferrari in his driveway.
Make no mistake- this is not the story of a man born with a silver spoon who acquired the Midas touch. As Jesse May, the 'voice of poker' says in his foreword, "This is a blasting, naked account of what it is to be a gambler... he's coming at you with nothing left out."
Self deprecating, brutally honest and level headed, Roy will not be handing out signed copies of Life's a Gamble to eliminated tournament opponents. His account takes the reader through desperate lows to dizzy heights, from recklessness to redemption. It is an incredible journey; little wonder advanced copies have seen the mainstream critics raving.
Roy Brindley's autobiography "Life's a Gamble - The High Stakes and Low Life of a Poker Professional" will be available in Trade Paperback from Bantam Press on February 26, 2009.
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Michael D'Agostino leaves Blackpool
Michael D'Agostino contract with Blackpool FC has been cancelled by mutual consent after discussions with manager Simon Grayson.
Michael joined Blackpool in the summer of 2007 after an impressive pre-season, initally on a 12 month contract with an option of a further year.
In December 2007 Michael joined Cheltenham Town on loan and after an impressive six weeks his loan was extended till the end of the season. His impressive form saw Blackpool activate the option in his contract for a further year.
Michael is looking forward to a fresh start with a new team in Europe and will be returning back to England for trials in early January.
For further information on Michael D'Agostino please contact Sprint Management on +44(0)208 7670067
Michael joined Blackpool in the summer of 2007 after an impressive pre-season, initally on a 12 month contract with an option of a further year.
In December 2007 Michael joined Cheltenham Town on loan and after an impressive six weeks his loan was extended till the end of the season. His impressive form saw Blackpool activate the option in his contract for a further year.
Michael is looking forward to a fresh start with a new team in Europe and will be returning back to England for trials in early January.
For further information on Michael D'Agostino please contact Sprint Management on +44(0)208 7670067
Thursday, 11 September 2008
Football Agent Course - Sports Management Worldwide
Sprint Management in association with Sports Management Worldwide are delighted to announce a new online course teaching the role and regualtions of a football agent.
For Football Agents Only: (NEW!)
(The real football!)
When: Week of October 13, 2008
Who: Participants: Individuals whose main focus is representing professional soccer
players worldwide.
What: This program is an expansion of "Athlete Management Course" currently offered. Purely focused on the academic foundation for individuals interested in pursuing a career as football agents. This introductory course is an overview of the issues involved with football player management. It is designed to provide an induction into the rules and regulations set by FIFA and the football agency business. For those interested in becoming FIFA certified, this course will prepare students for the FIFA agent exam. For those already certified it will broaden your network, skill set and recruitment strategies.
Areas covered: player assessment, club placement, management services, player marketing, endorsements and PR issues. (In addition to access to all Athlete Management materials.)
Instructors: In addition to your Athlete Management Instructors you will also have: John Print, FIFA certified agent and SMWW Director of Soccer. John has been a licensed players' agent by the English FA for over five years. During this time he has represented players and clubs at all levels across Europe and North America. He also has considerable experience of player sponsorship and endorsements working in collaboration with many high profile players and brands.
Live Audio Chats: In addition to the Athlete Management Audio chats you will have a separate "football agents only" chat.
Athlete Management for "football agents only" includes:
(in addition to everything included in Athlete Management Course)
• Access to John Print
• Live classroom audio web chat focusing on the role of the football agent
• Quizzes, projects and course work focused on:
• Agent regulations (FIFA & FA)
• Transfer and status of Players
• The Transfer Market - transfer window / work permits / quotas
• Contract process - player and club
• Assessing and keeping a football client
• Relationship of football contracts & player trades in the US, Europe, South America, Asia, Middle East, and Africa
Guest Lectures may include:
• Derek Bragg - Director of The Scouting Network
• Mark Washo - Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing with the Chicago Fire MLS team
• Shep Messing - Managing Director of Global Sport Group, LLC
Fee: $1450 US Dollars (3 easy installments of $495)
With the European Season having just kicked off and this is your opportunity to learn the football agent business! Class space is limited.
How to register:If you have been previously accepted to a course register here
If you are applying to see if you qualify for this course register here
Questions:
London Office -+44 (0)87 1288 4799
www.smww.co.uk
North America office -1-503-445-7105
www.smww.com
info@smww.com
Mark Hunter wins Olympic Rowing Gold
Sprint Management client Mark Hunter wins Britains first ever Olympic gold in the Lightweight Double Sculls. For more information on Mark Hunter please visit www.sprint.gb.com/markhunter.htm
DAILY TELEGRAPH
By Caroline Gammell
Last Updated: 11:49PM BST 17 Aug 2008
Purchase, 22, and Hunter, 30, have had to stick to a brutal diet to ensure they do not weigh in above the individual weight limit of 11st 6lb.
They have around five per cent body fat which is akin to professional road cyclists and get nicknamed "skeletons" next to their heavyweight counterparts.
Purchase has talked about how the diet affects them: "You can get bad-tempered and withdrawn. Obviously, that can be a challenge within a crew - and for the girlfriends."
Hunter, who grew up in the East End of London, used to be a heavyweight rower and had to shed more than a stone to drop from 12 st 9lb in order to compete.
Their double scull race time at Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park, near Beijing, proved to be an Olympic best as they beat Greece and Denmark.
Purchase said: "The last 200m were just a case of 'keep going'. The last 10 years have come down to six minutes of hell, but it's all worth it."
Hunter, who is a qualified Waterman and Lighterman on the River Thames, said: "I've been dying for this day since I started rowing. The national anthem, the flag, it's a dream come true."
DAILY TELEGRAPH
By Caroline Gammell
Last Updated: 11:49PM BST 17 Aug 2008
Purchase, 22, and Hunter, 30, have had to stick to a brutal diet to ensure they do not weigh in above the individual weight limit of 11st 6lb.
They have around five per cent body fat which is akin to professional road cyclists and get nicknamed "skeletons" next to their heavyweight counterparts.
Purchase has talked about how the diet affects them: "You can get bad-tempered and withdrawn. Obviously, that can be a challenge within a crew - and for the girlfriends."
Hunter, who grew up in the East End of London, used to be a heavyweight rower and had to shed more than a stone to drop from 12 st 9lb in order to compete.
Their double scull race time at Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park, near Beijing, proved to be an Olympic best as they beat Greece and Denmark.
Purchase said: "The last 200m were just a case of 'keep going'. The last 10 years have come down to six minutes of hell, but it's all worth it."
Hunter, who is a qualified Waterman and Lighterman on the River Thames, said: "I've been dying for this day since I started rowing. The national anthem, the flag, it's a dream come true."
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