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AGE GROUP GUIDANCE U7, U8, U9, U10, U11 Heading should not be introduced in training sessions at this age. The Foundation Phase DNA aims to provide an enjoyable and memorable experience for young children. Priority at this age is fun engagement and the mastery of both the body and the ball. In today’s modern game, […]
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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This week we visit Osgood Schlatters Disease, or as I like to call it a condition of the knee in children! What exactly is Osgood Schlatters? Essentially it is painful inflammation or irritation of the bone growth plate in the shin bone (tibia bone) which is just below the knee cap. It generally happens in […]
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We welcome the introduction of new UK-wide Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport, which was announced today by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport [DCMS] and the Sport and Recreation Alliance. The development of these new guidelines has been led by the Sport and Recreation Alliance, Professor James Calder, chair of the expert drafting group, […]
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Concussion guidance for football coaches This article introduces how to recognise and manage a concussion in football. It also signposts The FA’s official concussion guidance. What is a concussion? A concussion is an injury to the brain that affects how it functions. Concussion is often caused by an impact to the head. However, it can […]
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The FA free online module is to raise awareness and knowledge of sudden cardiac arrests in football. The module will enable you to recognise and respond appropriately to a sudden cardiac arrest while also providing you with key facts and information. Available online, you can complete it at a convenient time and place. Plus, it […]
English football will introduce heading guidance across every level of the professional and amateur game from the start of the 2021-22 season. The new guidance, which is specifically focused on training sessions where the majority of heading occurs, has been designed to meet the requirements of each level of English football. The guidance will be […]
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Severs disease is the most common issue I have seen recently with children. The majority of them currently play football extensively! It’s also called calcaneal apophysitis and its not really a disease, but an over use injury where by the growth plate in the heel can become inflamed and painful due to excessive force and […]
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THIS SCHEME IS NOW CLOSED We believe grassroots players should feel safe when taking part in the game we love. The Grassroots Defibrillator Programme supported by Mastercard UK aims to 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 groups. […]
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