01/10/2025
We’re proud to announce our new partnership with the Leicester Panthers American Football Team 🏈🖤🧡
As part of our sponsorship, The Somatic Clinic will be providing team osteopathy and match-day first aid support throughout the season.
Since 2023, the Panthers have relaunched under their historic name, signalling a new chapter full of ambition, heritage and renewed energy. Competing in NFC 1 Midlands, they continue to cement their presence as one of BAFA’s most committed American football programmes.
Led by proven leadership —
GM Dean Holmes leads the Senior team.
The Academy is led by President Ian Barnsby and Academy Secretary Ben Goodman who are building a foundation for the club, bringing American Football to young athletes aged 6-19, whilst offering diversity with a women's only team.
— the Panthers bring continuity, stability and a clear vision for success.
In 2025, the Panthers’ games gained wider visibility, streamed and shared online, with highlights showing their trademark hustle and on-field grit — like capitalising on key turnovers to swing momentum. Having had an impressive, undefeated season in 2025, winning the division 2 championship, the senior team enters this era with momentum and a strong foundation to build on. The Academy continues to build its 6 teams, ensuring it offers football to all.
We’re excited to stand alongside the Panthers on this journey — supporting their athletes’ performance, recovery, and resilience every step of the way.
👉 Stay tuned for updates as we share insights, recovery stories, and behind-the-scenes moments with the team.
