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HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF COACHING YOUR OWN CHILD

At grassroots level thanks to all the help given by wonderful parent volunteers there is the scenario that the parent may end up being responsible and coaching their own child as part of a team. It is a wonderful opportunity for parent and child to bond further, an opportunity for the parent to be actively […]

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7 THINGS YOU CAN DO AT TRAINING TO IMPROVE PLAYER BEHAVIOUR

Try the FAs’ seven behaviour management tips at your next training session and observe the impact on your players. 1) Get started quickly Get the players on task quickly. By doing so, a coach can identify which players want to focus and which may need additional support as the session develops. 2) Don’t give your […]

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Top tips: Grassroots Coaching practices

Les Howie, FA head of grassroots coaching, looks at five key issues for coaches to consider when delivering practices. 1. How do I ensure the players leave my coaching session with a smile on their face? Creating a positive learning environment with specific goals for the players to achieve is crucial. If your team are […]

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5 REASONS WHY YOUNG PLAYERS SHOULD TRY FUTSAL DURING THE WINTER MONTHS

Mike Skubala, FA futsal elite performance manager and head coach of the England team, outlines five reasons why grassroots coaches should take their players indoors to play futsal this winter. 1) Do you want better players? There is lots of anecdotal evidence about the role futsal has played in the development of many of the world’s […]

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An alternative approach to talent identification

The most interesting aspect to talent spotting are those players that are continually left behind. The forgotten ones are almost always the youngest and smallest in a year group. In England, where age-groups begin in September few players born in the second half of the year from March onwards make it into teams. Those unfortunate […]

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The Expectations Vs The Reality of Grassroots Football

Over the years I have had the privilege of meeting some fantastic people through coaching here in the UK. I’m not talking solely about coaches, I’m talking about good honest people in and around the game who are players, parents, referees, club officials, supporters and the list goes on. Having been involved with coaching players […]

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Over training in children – How to Spot the Signs

It might seem strange reading about over training in children. Especially in an age where kids are supposedly less active! But it’s a very real possibility. I run a sports injury clinic and have seen a massive rise in the number of children who come in to see me with over use related injuries. Many […]

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THE FA LAUNCHES SHOOTING STARS PROGRAMME IN OVER 1,200 PRIMARY SCHOOLS ACROSS ENGLAND

The FA’s Shooting Stars programme has launched in primary schools across England – with the aim of inspiring girls to get active and learn the fundamentals of football. Inspired by Disney storytelling and produced in collaboration with the Youth Sport Trust and the National Literacy Trust, Shooting Stars takes the form of two programmes: The […]

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ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK IS NOW OPEN

Accredited clubs are proud to maintain high standards to make sure they are among the best places to play and enjoy football in England. Each season, clubs make sure their people and policies are up to scratch. The FA support our grassroots clubs by making this process simple and efficient. Clubs manage their records through […]

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Top Tips for Keeping Young Players Safe in Excessive Heat

Common sense is key! The best advice we can give is to use common sense, and if in doubt STOP, heat breaks and water breaks are very common in countries where young players train and play in hot conditions, however in the United Kingdom extreme heat is very rare. With the current heatwave we thought […]

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