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Diary of a Grassroots Coach – I ask myself is all of this worth it?

GRF Admin 09/11/2018

I’ve just sat down to dinner with the family. My phone is pinging messages constantly, and although I know I shouldn’t, I cannot help but sneak a peak. My messages are almost all concerning the football team I volunteer to coach. The…

The Expectations Vs The Reality of Grassroots Football

GRF Admin 09/11/2018

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…

Warning – Scammers targeting Grassroots Clubs again!!!

GRF Admin 29/10/2018

News has reached Grassroots that another club has had money stolen from online scammers. The scammers targeted Montpellier Villas FC youth division and scammed them of £4500 via a fruadulent scheme. The money had been meant to fund the seven youth sides…

Bouncing back from sporting failure – How can you help your child?

GRF Admin 28/10/2018

A race they were meant to win, a match that did not go their way and disappointment that they were not selected for their school or club team. A list of potential failures through the eye of a child, all with the…

Winning vs Development…Is there a 3rd Option?

GRF Admin 25/10/2018

Winning! What is winning and why is the word misconceived in children’s sports? “Winning isn’t important, it’s all about having fun, developing and taking part” Agree or not agree with that statement? Here’s my thoughts, Of course winning is important 100%. From…

Coach Football in The USA while studying a Degree

GRF Admin 23/10/2018

UK International Soccer are one of the largest providers of professional soccer coaching in The USA with a presence in over 40 States. We have now teamed up with The University of South Wales to provide students with the opportunity to combine…

Junior tournaments in Premier League Stadiums

GRF Admin 21/10/2018

Inspire young footballers by playing at a Premier League or Football League stadium Play on the Pitch gives young players the opportunity to do just that and the chance to dream of one day becoming a professional footballer. Open to teams and…

WEMBLEY STADIUM WILL NOT BE SOLD BY THE FA, AFTER SHAHID KHAN WITHDRAWS OFFER

GRF Admin 17/10/2018

FA Chief Executive, Martin Glenn, said: “Earlier this year, The FA received an unsolicited official offer from Shahid Khan to buy Wembley Stadium. It was a very credible offer and was given very serious consideration. Shahid Khan has informed us today that…

Show Racism the Red Card – 19th of October Wear Red Day

GRF Admin 15/10/2018

Wear Red Day is our annual day of action to raise awareness of the work that we do and to raise funds to allow us to continue. This year, Wear Red Day (WRD) takes place on the 19th of October. It will…

Dear Grassroots……When did I become an employee of the parents??

GRF Admin 09/10/2018

We received an email from a coach at the end of his tether telling us he was quitting and the reasons behind. Dear Grassroots, I would like you to make this email public so hopefully someone somewhere may learn from what I’m…

Apply HERE for 50% off FA Respect Packs

GRF Admin 21/09/2018

Last year, the Respect equipment scheme helped to expose more than 500 clubs, 7,100 teams and 110,000 players to the Respect message. This year, we’re looking to go even further. With a new focus on positivity, through a new campaign – “We…

FA REITERATES GUIDANCE NOT TO PUBLISH YOUTH LEAGUE RESULTS

GRF Admin 10/09/2018

The FA has reiterated its decision to prohibit the publication of results and league tables for teams playing from Under-7s through to Under-11s. Amid recent reports in the media, The FA’s decision to restrict the publication of outcomes of matches has come…