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Torquay United football team on a rock with trainer Jones
Torquay United FC trainer Jones encourages players to paddle which he says is good for their feet Date: 1946
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1946 Encourages Feet Football Good Jones Paddle Players Salt Sloping Soccer Torquay Trainer
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Torquay United Football Team: Trainer Jones Motivating Players with an Unconventional Training Method on the Coast of Devon, 1946 This evocative photograph captures a unique moment in the history of Torquay United Football Club. The image, taken in 1946 by acclaimed photographer Terry Parker, depicts trainer Jones encouraging his young players to paddle in the shallow waters of the English Channel. The team is gathered around him on a rocky outcropping, their expressions a mix of determination and amusement. The setting for this unconventional training session is the picturesque coastal town of Torquay in Devon. The team's kit bags and training equipment are scattered around them, while the sea and sand stretch out before them. Jones, wearing a smart suit and holding a book, seems to be explaining the benefits of this unusual exercise to his charges. The year is 1946, and the aftermath of World War II is still being felt. The 1940s were a time of austerity and resourcefulness, and this image encapsulates the spirit of innovation and adaptability that characterized the era. The team's boys, dressed in their soccer kit, are fully engaged in the activity, their focus on their trainer's instructions. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the players and their trainer, who found creative ways to keep their team fit and focused, even in the most unlikely of places. The image also serves as a reminder of the importance of connection to nature, and the restorative power of the sea and the coast.
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