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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 messages range from wether I think the game (which is still three days […]
Read More… from Diary of a Grassroots Coach – I ask myself is all of this worth it?
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 which the Falmer-based football club runs, and following the theft, these teams’ futures […]
Read More… from Warning – Scammers targeting Grassroots Clubs again!!!
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 potential to have a negative impact on their future sporting endeavours. Children choose to play […]
Read More… from Bouncing back from sporting failure – How can you help your child?
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 the second your born, your want, your need and your desire to win […]
Read More… from Winning vs Development…Is there a 3rd Option?