by GRF Admin | May 4, 2017 | News
The idea of delivering the ‘perfect’ coaching session can prove restrictive for coaches who want to learn and get better, explains FA Coach Mentor, Graeme Carrick. Asking players to step out of their comfort zone, try new things and experiment, are common coaching...
by GRF Admin | May 4, 2017 | News
Have fun, make friends, play football The Football Association and SSE have teamed up to launch a new initiative in 2017, SSE Wildcats, designed to inspire girls aged between 5-11 to be involved in the sport. SSE Wildcats Girls’ Football Clubs provide girls with...
by GRF Admin | May 3, 2017 | News
The FA has invited grassroots leagues at Step 7 and below of the National League System to trial Temporary Dismissals (more commonly known as ‘sin bins’) during their fixtures next season. Following the decision of IFAB earlier this year to permit National...
by GRF Admin | May 3, 2017 | News
Pete Sturgess, FA national coach for players 5-11, outlines 10 ways to help young players deal with winning and losing. 1) Help kids deal with losing Kids enjoy the competitive element of the game and don’t need to be pushed to ‘win’. However, being so young they’re...
by GRF Admin | Apr 28, 2017 | News
Managing player behaviour Understanding what young players want from their grassroots football experience can help prevent poor behaviour, writes FA county coach developer, Mike Antrobus. Poor player behaviour at training or matchday is often caused by boredom, the...
