by GRF Admin | May 30, 2016 | Coach Diary, News, Uncategorised
Grassroots categorically condemns an alleged assault on a schoolchild referee at an U/7s junior football match. It has been alleged over the bank holiday weekend that a school child referee aged just 14 was head butted for sending off an abusive spectator. Thankfully...
by GRF Admin | May 28, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
I coach under 9s in a non-competitive league. So we’re at the at end of a very successful season, results wise. However my son has been miserable for most the season having been played in defence every single week from our first match. He hates it there. ...
by GRF Admin | May 14, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
I wonder how your child felt when he first kicked a ball. I wonder if he had no stress at all. I wonder how your child felt when he started playing Grassroots. I wonder how she felt the first time she pulled on those boots. I wonder how he felt about playing with his...
by GRF Admin | May 4, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
The game some parents, coaches and children look forward to the most, but for others it fills them with dread. The rivalry of 2 teams at the same club within the same age group at times is great, with friendly banter between the 2, however at other times it can be...
by GRF Admin | Apr 30, 2016 | Coach Diary, News, Uncategorised
This season has been my first proper season of coaching my own team and I can say it’s honestly been fantastic. I’ve loved every moment, and I’m sure the players and parents have done also. I’ve been ever so excited looking forward to next...
