by GRF Admin | Feb 21, 2019 | Featured, News
Manchester FA has been made aware of a report of an incident where a child wearing glasses was injured on the field of play. These reports are currently being investigated and Manchester FA is working with our neighbouring County FA’s and The FA to seek clarity on the...
by GRF Admin | Feb 21, 2019 | Coaching, Featured, News
Before we discuss what qualities and skill sets that make for a good coach, we need to first acknowledge how very difficult this profession of coaching really is. Coaching is sometimes a thankless, frustrating “no-win” kind of activity. It’s most often done in a...
by GRF Admin | Feb 19, 2019 | Coaching, Featured, Health, Health courses, News
We’ve all seen players fall over. But what happens if they don’t get up? Sudden collapse is often the first sign of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Unfortunately, understanding and awareness of this medical emergency is poor – which can lead to...
by GRF Admin | Feb 11, 2019 | Featured, News, No Ref - No Game, Parents
Saturday That was hard. Two games, two hours in that mud, wind and rain. Glad the kids enjoyed it though. Only one parent today who questioned every one of my decisions. I’ll take that. All my mates are going out tomorrow but I have my four mini-soccer games to...
by GRF Admin | Feb 10, 2019 | Coaching, Featured, News
Creag Lawrence, FA PE coordinator, believes that setting boundaries and using consequences can benefit both coach and player. In the past, detentions, ‘laps’ or being shouted at was the extent of ‘behaviour management’ strategy used by teachers at...
