Who is Adam Lakeland? 

Adam Lakeland is founder and director of Pro Sport Coaching Ltd . Dedicated to raising children’s activity levels, Adam launched Pro Sport Coaching in 2006, growing a team of like-minded individuals who deliver quality physical activity provision in Lancashire schools and nurseries. 

Alongside his role as director, Adam is a committed First Team Manager at Curzon Ashton FC. He joined as manager in November 2021, prior to which he was manager of Farsley Celtic FC from May 2017 - October 2021. Adam’s first season saw him guide the team to the Evo-Stik Premier Division playoffs and win the West Riding County Cup. During his second season, Farsley Celtic FC won the Evo-Stik Premier Division, earning promotion to the National North, and under Adam’s management, the team reached the League Cup Final. 

Hosts Luke and Paul chat to Adam about: 

• His experiences in football management with teams such as Blackburn Rovers, Curzon Ashton and Farsley Celtic. 

• How the dedicated team at Pro Sport Coaching increase physical activity levels in the North West. 

• The importance of saying no to customers. 

• Why effective delegation is one of the key elements of a successful business.