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Over the coming months, many coaches will brave winter conditions to deliver coaching sessions to young players. Here, FA regional coach development manager, Martin Dighton, provides ten top tips to help fully engage with players when working outdoors. 1) Young children are not mini-versions of adults As much as they will be adults one day, […]
The incident happened at The Sele School in Hertford on Monday afternoon during a district football tournament, with “several people” affected. Headteacher Chris Quach posted on the school’s Facebook page: “There was a district football tournament organised by an external body at The Sele School. Sadly, a young boy from another school and an adult […]
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Last week one of Wisbech St Mary FC managers and volunteers Ryan Martin and his wife Tanya had the heartbreaking news that one of their son’s, 6 year old Hunter was diagnosed with lymphoma! Hunter is a twin to Casey and both play in the under 7’s team. Hunter and Casey are joined at the […]
Read More… from 6 yr old Wisbech St Mary FC player Hunter diagnosed with Cancer – Can you help?
About the course Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility – but are you clear about the vital role you can play? Safeguarding is about creating safe environments and preventing children from experiencing harm or abuse. Put simply, safeguarding refers to measures we take to protect our children – and keep them safe and well. Whether that’s your […]
APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 are now OPEN We believe grassroots players should feel safe when taking part in the game we love. The Grassroots Red Sky Foundation Defibrillator Programme will provide 100 grassroots football locations with a FREE Defibrillator. We’re looking to support clubs and venues which regularly host football for multiple teams and age […]
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Official Statement from Southampton FC as follows “We’ve been made aware of a concerning issue affecting the club and the wider football community relating to individuals falsely claiming to be associated with Southampton Football Club, specifically impersonating members of our scouting team. We want to emphasise that we take this matter very seriously and are […]
Following another weekend of bodycam trials for referees in four grassroots leagues in England, find out how it’s all been going… As the trial of the use of referee bodycams kicks-off across four selected adult grassroots football leagues in England this season, we checked in with Dan Meeson, our head of refereeing, technical and […]
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The FA will introduce point deductions for teams across the grassroots game from the start of the 2023-24 season if their players or coaches commit repeated offences of serious misconduct. This landmark development has been approved by the Football Regulatory Authority and ratified by the FA Council, and it is part of our commitment to […]
Read More… from THE FA TO INTRODUCE POINT DEDUCTIONS FOR SERIOUS MISCONDUCT IN GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL
We want you to complete the National Survey – HERE Calling ALL…. PLAYERS COACHES/MANAGERS VOLUNTEERS PARENTS CLUB OFFICIALS LEAGUE OFFICIALS REFEREES COUNTY FA OFFICIALS SUPPORTERS Join a Conversation about Our Game We want you to complete the National Survey – HERE Share your views. Shape our future. With YOUR help, this can be […]
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Right where do I start? For over a decade I have been involved in the local football league. During this period I have spent time as a coach, mentor, referee, physio, kit man, refreshments stall worker etc. For the past two years I’ve been spending my Sundays as a League Rep at local youth games. […]
Read More… from The Diary of a Grassroots Coach – Kids “released” age 9 in Grassroots, really!!!
