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The FA and McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards are for people who make a positive difference. It’s our way to celebrate the fantastic individuals who put their heart and soul into the grassroots game across England – and say a huge thank you to the incredible volunteers who inspire us all. Key dates – 26 February: […]
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The Grow the Game scheme provides an investment of £1.5m to traditionally underrepresented groups in community football. Grow the Game aims to support the growth of new Female and Disability teams by offering grants of £1,500 for the creation of new affiliated teams. The application window will be open from 26th February 2020 to 31st May 2020 […]
The Football Association [The FA] has today launched the ‘Pledge of Positivity’ which asks parents and spectators involved in under-18s grassroots football to commit to creating a more positive environment at matches across the country. A recent survey conducted by The FA and Nielsen found 88% of over 1,000 grassroots participants cite parents as […]
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We have today announced updated heading guidance for all age groups between under-six and under-18, in association with the Irish and Scottish FAs. The updated heading guidance, which will be introduced immediately, will provide grassroots clubs, coaches and players with the recommended heading guidance for training sessions only. The guidance does not make any changes to the way […]
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Have you ever wondered how hard it is to pick a team? They’re only 5 who can play on the pitch at any one time and I’ve got 9 to pick from, I want to put them all on! This is so hard! So do I pick a team with the 5 most developed […]
The hamstring is a very common sporting injury. Unknown to some the hamstring is made up of 3 muscles which are the Bicep Femoris Semitendinosus Semimembranosus These muscles start from the bottom of the pelvis (Ischial tuberosity) and they travel down the back of the leg and extend over the knee joint. The hamstring muscles […]
The Football Association [The FA] is today launching a campaign to encourage all participants and spectators to report any acts of discrimination that they witness within grassroots football. Tell Us, We’ll Tackle It will be rolled out by every County FA across the country and was designed to put further emphasis on the importance of […]
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The FA Respect 21 Days of Positivity is back for 2019/20 season Last year we launched 21 Days of Positivity with the aim of sharing positive hints, tips and challenges with youth coaches across the country. Almost 4,000 coaches took part & this year we have even more positive practices to share that will put […]
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