Footy Mums Archives - Team Grassroots

FROM A COACH TO THEIR CHILD.

GRF Admin 01/11/2018

Dear son / daughter, I am sorry that you have to share me, That my time isn’t focused on you, I am sorry you are hanging around after, Still waiting when the matches are through. I know everyone else has gone home…

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…

WHEN PARENTS BECOME TOO PUSHY IN SPORT

GRF Admin 02/09/2018

Its an interesting question to consider, where is the line where supportive becomes pushy? Is there a definitive line or is it more grey than we think? Heres an impactful article by Ronan McGann from Metrafit penned in 2014 that is relevant still today…

‘THE SILENT WEEKEND’ – IS IT NATURAL? HOW ABOUT ‘A NOISY WEEKEND?’

GRF Admin 02/05/2018

As an organisation working with parents in sport are asked many times to help support and promote the Silent Weekend, the Silent Sunday or indeed the Silent September. We are often asked about how we feel about these events and our stance…

Does over praise have a Positive or Negative Impact on a player?

GRF Admin 30/04/2018

To add to the growing minefield for sports parents we have to ask the question about the amount and type of praise you are giving your children. Does it have a positive or negative impact on their sporting performance? There are a…

The Comparison Trap – Don’t get sucked in.

GRF Admin 28/03/2018

As more and more children battle to be the best at younger and younger ages, what is the damage to those children around them, who spend large amounts of time comparing themselves to their higher performing peers in terms of their own…

6 minutes !!! – My son cried when he got in the car, this can’t be right…

GRF Admin 15/06/2017

My son, who is 8 has played for his team now for a year and a half now, I accept that he has the least ability on the team but to counter this he has the most enthusiasm. The coach was very…

Enough is Enough!! Referees Mum speaks out when her child is abused.

GRF Admin 14/06/2017

As a parent of a 15 year old newly qualified referee, I simply couldn’t continue to sit back and say nothing anymore. What my son has been subjected to would not happen in any other walk of life or profession. My son…

Man, 81, held in Scotland over sexual abuse in youth football

GRF Admin 26/04/2017

An 81-year-old man has been charged by police in Scotland investigating alleged historical sexual abuse in youth football.

80 Leagues meet at the National Youth League conference.

GRF Admin 22/04/2017

Delegates from youth leagues all over the country will unite at St. George’s Park this weekend to explore how best to develop player-centred environments to create prime football experiences.

I am a Proud Footy Mum!!!

GRF Admin 10/03/2017

“Why can’t you do an indoor sport” I asked.

I would hear horrendous stories of smelly shin pads, muddy boots in the car, over the top parents and coaches and freezing cold spectators.
“I will go and watch you son” I said but I can’t say I’m looking forward to it.

And then it all changed, The tingle, the nerves and excitement as the team played was something I never expected, the joy at seeing the team play there hearts out, the pride at seeing my child covered in mud after trying so hard. This was me now, I am a paid up member, I am a Footy Mum.

A holiday Mam turns into a very happy Footy Mam….

GRF Admin 06/05/2016

I have just come back from a weekend away at Butlins Skegness with my family we booked up to go with willington youth under 11s team. My son plays in division 8, willington youth are in dvision 1. We weren’t going for…

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