by GRF Admin | Jan 17, 2022 | Coaching, Featured, News
So why did I want to be a football coach and what did I think I would get out of it? The answer is not as simple as you might think. Actually it’s a bloody tough one to consider but I’ll try and be as honest as I can. When a parent looks over and notices...
by GRF Admin | Jan 17, 2022 | News
“Autism is my Super Power” Archie was given an autism diagnosis shortly after his 3rd birthday but this has never held him back, he just needs that little bit of extra support. Archie joined the U9’s team before Christmas and is really enjoying it, He has a great bond...
by GRF Admin | Nov 22, 2021 | Featured, Funding, News
LONDON FA, UTILITA ENERGY, AND GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL HAVE ONCE AGAIN TEAMED UP FOR A SECOND YEAR TO HELP OUR LEAGUES TACKLE RESPECT TO REFEREES AND VOLUNTEERS ACROSS THE GRASSROOTS GAME. As a reminder Utilita Energy’s ‘Grassroots Fund’ which is administered by...
by GRF Admin | Oct 12, 2021 | Coaching, Featured, News, Parents
Oh Great! It’s Sunday! A Grassroots Substitutes Parent It’s Sunday, the day my son has been waiting for all week. It’s football day. For me it can be the worst day of the week, from waking up to an excited child to going watching all the excitement ebb away as his...
by GRF Admin | Sep 14, 2021 | Featured, Footy Mums, News, Parents
We’ve all been there – on the sidelines of the football pitch while the referee has to stop match play (again) while little Johnny has to stop and tie up his boot laces. It’s frustrating for the coaches, refs, parents and the kids too. It was exactly this issue that...