The Team Behind the Team (exhibition)

About the exhibition

Success on the pitch is never achieved by the players and coaches alone.​

Behind every performance is a dedicated team of people working away from the spotlight — providing the expertise, care, organisation and commitment that allows players and teams to perform at their best.​

This photographic exhibition celebrates the team behind the team. Through these images, we recognise the important contribution made by professional staff, placement students and volunteers, each playing their part in creating a successful football environment.​

Some roles are highly visible; many are not. From preparation and performance support to analysis, medical care, operations, communications and the countlessjobs undertaken on training and matchdays, every contribution matters.​

These photographs capture moments that can easily go unnoticed but are fundamental to success. They tell the story of the people, relationships and collective effort that exist behind what we see on the pitch.​

Because no team succeeds alone.​

Great performances are built not only by those who cross the white line, but by the team behind them.

All photographs taken by Becca Taylor.​ The photographs were taken across all three elements of Loughborough's Football Programme: Loughborough Students Football, Loughborough Lightning and Loughborough Students Futsal. 

Lboro Lates

This exhibition will have an additional opening on Friday 9 October, 6​-9pm as part of Lboro Lates. This event is an evening of free exhibitions, open studios and creative experiences across the town, which allows visitors and residents to explore Loughborough's thriving creative scene.

Find out more about Lboro Lates

Accessibility 

There is step-free access into the gallery via a ramp and side door, which the exhibition invigilator can open for you. If you require the invigilator’s assistance, then please alert them on arrival by calling to them or waving at them – the entrance to the gallery is fully glazed and the main entrance door should be open to make this possible.  

For more information about the venue, including photographs, view the access guide for Martin Hall on AccessAble.  

If you have any specific access requirements, then please contact LU.Arts@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk in advance of your visit and we will do our best to accommodate them. 

Facilities 

There are toilets located on the ground floor of Martin Hall including an accessible toilet. There is step-free access into the building. 

Martin Hall Cafe serves light refreshments and is open from 8.30am to 3.30pm (weekdays only). It is located behind the gallery, accessed through the main entrance to Martin Hall. 

Parking 

Please note that visitors are required to register their vehicle and pay to park on campus. There are various ways in which you can register and pay (both in advance and on arrival). 

More information on visitor parking 

Photo credit: Becca Taylor​