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My sons first game, the first time he pulls on HIS team colours, the badge on the chest is HIS badge. I should be buzzing, why do I feel so nervous?? I wonder what he must be thinking, I know what I’m thinking and feeling, the pride, the sense of growing up and even a […]
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In grassroots football we are told that development of players is a key area, the professional game however have a cheque book culture that rewards those who have zero involvement on the development of the player, a slap in the face to grassroots football. So Pogba is back with huge fanfare and special effects and […]
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Kids at Ben Shaw’s school didn’t believe he was coached by the former England striker – until he turned up with Ben Football legend Matt Le Tissier turned up at fan Ben Shaw’s school prom – to prove to bullies he coaches him. Goalkeeper Ben, 11, from Southampton, Hants, has been attending Matt Le Tissier […]
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A HAMPSHIRE football club may have to fold after a devastating fire caused an estimated £10,000 damage to vital equipment. Shipping containers at Hamble United FC’s ground in Satchell Lane, are thought to have been targeted by thieves using a disk cutter, sparking a blaze yesterday afternoon. Although nothing was stolen, the fire has left players and […]
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So you’ve got the job. You’re the gaffer. Whether you’re a budding Mourinho or a reluctant volunteer you’ve got the responsibility of managing the team. You might have a detailed five-year strategy or just a few stinky bibs and some flat footballs but hopefully this resource will provide you with a few pointers in the […]
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As if running a grassroots team wasn’t hard enough, sick theives have stolen a brand new kit from a grassroots club. The kit had been left in a “safe place” by the delivery and awaiting collection by the manager. Unfortunately opportunistic theives have stolen the parcel containing the new kit. A statement from the club […]
Winners of the 2016 FA Community Awards presented by McDonald’s have been announced. The grassroots champions across seven categories will be honoured at a special ceremony ahead of the FA Community Shield on August 7. There is a 400,000 strong volunteer workforce in grassroots football and the Awards serve as a platform to highlight some […]
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A team of determined campaigners aren’t running scared in their bid to safeguard the future of their footballing field of dreams. Scores of young footballers and coaches from Whitburn and Cleadon Junior Football Club and concerned parents have joined forces to kick off a passionate protest against potential plans to sell off their pitches to […]
Read More… from Defiant football club fights back against local council.
The FA has quadrupled the scale of its College & University Football Hubs project – enlisting over 170 further and higher education establishments to deliver football for over 70,000 grassroots players over the next 12 months. Through its partnership with British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and Association for Colleges (AoC Sport) , the […]
Read More… from Breaking – FA launches new education – grassroots football partnership
The FA has today rolled out its new-look FA Level 1 in Coaching Football and The FA Level 2 in Coaching Football courses across England. The launch marks the end of an 18-month process to modernise the first steps of The FA’s Coach Education Pathway, with both courses receiving a number of key adaptations designed […]
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