Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone!
This week we caught up with James Wood!
What club do you play for or coach?
I play for Mersey Sharks.
How did you discover goalball?
Through word of mouth. My first tournament was in Sheffield in October 2019, and I ended up finishing the season as the top male goalscorer in the Novice North League!
Is there a particular song, artist or genre that you listen to before a tournament to get in the mood? Or anything you’re loving at the moment?
I like listening to Pink Floyd.
Do you have any pre-game superstitions or rituals?
I just do a good warm-up.
Do you have a favourite post-match meal?
Tuna pasta.
Which goalball player do you admire the most and why?
Matt Cliff because he is such a great all-around sportsman.
Outside of goalball, what other hobbies/sports do you do?
I like to go to the gym and play cricket. I also like cooking.
Finally, what place, anywhere in the world, is on your bucket list to visit and why?
I am going to Turkey this year which is somewhere I’ve always wanted to go. I would also like to go on a cruise sometime.
