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Tell us something about yourself, and your background:
- Following vast entrepreneurial and business start-up experience, Tom Mackenzie has been able to combine his passions for engineering and football, in order to create value and new opportunities for footballing families. Having lived and experienced football in the UK, Tom noticed how difficult it was to find long lasting, easy to assemble goals, it became expensive needing to purchase different sized goals. Thinking as both a player, and coach, Tom founded Telescopicgoal in order to create a product capable of ensuring not only high quality long-term use, but an adaptability designed to make football accessible and effective for everyone – no matter their age, ability, or backyard space. After 4 years of researching, design, development, testing and manufacturing, Tom is pleased to finally offer the ground breaking customisable Telescopicgoal.
List your ventures with a brief explanation of each:
- Telescopicgoal is a pioneering football equipment company known for its innovative Telescopicgoal design, capable of over 35 unique sizes and engineered to fold down and pack away for easy portability. Committed to pushing the boundaries of football training, Telescopicgoal combines cutting-edge technology with a passion for the beautiful game to create products that elevate the player experience, whether they are training at their local park, in their own backyard, indoors (futsal), grass or artificial turf, or even on the beach. Made of non-rust aluminium and weather resistant netting, Telescopicgoals are built to last, allowing players of all ages and skill brackets the opportunity to train and feel like a pro with the only goal in the world that can GO with you, and GROW with you.
How did you get to where you are? What set you off?
- Telescopicgoal, one of the leading innovators in football equipment, has just concluded an unprecedented study that is set to redefine football training across all age groups. The company, known for its groundbreaking telescopic goal design, has undertaken extensive research into recommended goal sizing for different age brackets, introducing a scientific approach to enhance training effectiveness and player development. The hallmark of Telescopicgoal’s study lies in its commitment to providing players of all ages with a consistent and tailored training experience. By analysing the ratio of body size to goal size, the research team at Telescopicgoal has developed a comprehensive set of guidelines that sets specific goal dimensions for different age groups, working backward from the standard full-sized goal used in professional football. This groundbreaking study fills a notable void in the football industry, where research on goal sizing tailored to specific age groups has been limited. Speaking to Telescopicgoal Founder and CEO, Tom Mackenzie, “Having played football all my life, I noticed some inconsistencies in goals used by different clubs across different ages. When we moved to London for a few years, the problem was even more obvious. So I came up with Telescopicgoal, one goal, over 35 sizes, a chance for clubs, academies, and schools to create the same level of consistency we see in the professional game.” Not only is the research Telescopicgoal have completed groundbreaking due to the lack of existing studies across such a popular and wealthy sporting industry, but Tom Mackenzie highlighted a lack of consistency. While all governing football bodies adhere to the FIFA regulations for full sized goals, the recommendations on goal sizing for younger ages, ranges based on different national and regional standards found across the world. The table on our website shows how the different countries and football associations have different recommendations. Clubs are not only provided with contradictory information and recommendations from differing governing bodies and organisations, but they are also limited by the goal sizes available on the market, and their yearly budgets.
Tell us a bit more about each of your ventures:
- Tom Mackenzie further stated, “This was the other problem I noticed, not only was there a lack in available goal sizes on the market, but clubs can’t afford to buy different goal sizes for each grade, as well as the cost of storage, and the time it would take to switch between goals”. Again this allowed for the genius of the Telescopicgoal products, allowing for quick and easy adjustability between sizes, clubs can purchase a single goal and be covered for the full range of age grades. Telescopicgoals are also designed meticulously with a fully engineered fold down system that means easy storage and portability in a wheelie-bag that fits in the boot of a car. Telescopicgoal’s findings promise to transform the way young players play and train, allowing all clubs, academies, and schools to ensure that their developmental journey aligns seamlessly with their physical capabilities at each stage of growth.
Where are you with your ventures now?
- Key Findings of the Telescopicgoal Study: • Customised Goal Sizing: Telescopicgoal’s research introduces customised goal dimensions for varying age groups, allowing players to optimise their training sessions with goals that align perfectly with their physical attributes and skill levels. • Consistency Across Development: The study emphasises the importance of maintaining consistent goal sizes throughout a player’s development. This approach ensures that the transition from youth to professional play is smoother, promoting a more gradual and effective learning curve. This will also help clubs, schools, academies, and even governing bodies, agree on a greater range of effective goal size recommendations per age. • Scientific Approach to Player Development: Telescopicgoal’s research brings a scientific approach to football training, establishing a reliable framework for coaches, parents, and players to follow. The findings empower individuals at all levels to make informed decisions about goal sizing, enhancing the overall quality of training, and allowing players to access effective training methods in their own backyard. • Telescopicgoal’s Commitment to Excellence: As a company dedicated to innovation, Telescopicgoal believes that the study’s outcomes will reshape the football landscape. The fully adjustable Telescopicgoal models, designed to meet the specific needs outlined in the research, provide players with an unparalleled training experience. Telescopicgoal invites coaches, players, parents, and the general football community, to explore the implications of this groundbreaking study and adopt the innovative approach to goal sizing. By revolutionising training methodologies, Telescopicgoal aims to contribute significantly to the growth and development of football players worldwide.
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