PRIDE
With LGBT Pride Parades across the world kicking off this weekend, at PledgeSports we wanted to reflect on the ongoing change of attitude within sport towards openly gay and lesbian athletes and the LGBT community as a whole. To change the attitude of millions of people it takes a brave few to make the bold […]
28th June 2014 read full article10,000 Reasons for PledgeSports
PledgeSports was created to solve a problem. We’re here to help budding and struggling athletes who need funding to achieve greatness. The idea that effort and commitment will get you to the top of your respective sport is not a lie but it doesn’t tell the whole truth either. Becoming an elite athlete costs a […]
18th June 2014 read full articleWhat It Really Means To Be A “Pro”
Most kids, at some stage or another, have dreams of becoming a professional in sport. They see the brilliant athletes of the day and look to emulate them. They want to be inspiring, they want to make money, they want their names on the back of a jersey. The idea is appealing – no matter […]
6th June 2014 read full articleSocial Media: A Sponsor’s Best Friend
Every great athlete has a sponsor. It’s a symbiotic relationship. The athlete gets the much needed financial support required to succeed and in return the sponsor gets to attach their brand to a popular figure, in particular popular among a very specific audience: football fans who buy football boots, tennis fans who buy rackets. Some […]
29th May 2014 read full article