by GRF Admin | Feb 29, 2024 | Health, Latest News, News, Parents
The FA have released the following guidance to outline the steps required to protect the safety of participants in grassroots football in the event of a thunderstorm. Purpose The purpose of this guidance is to set out the steps that should be taken in the event of a...
by GRF Admin | Feb 7, 2024 | Health, Health courses, Latest News, News, Parents
Here, England Football Learning explain what attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is and how coaches can support players who have it. What is ADHD? ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition. It affects an individual’s activity and/or attention control....
by GRF Admin | Oct 16, 2023 | Health, Latest News, News
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...
by GRF Admin | Sep 1, 2023 | headline news, Health, Latest News, News, Parents
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...
by GRF Admin | Apr 28, 2023 | Health, Latest News
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...
by GRF Admin | Mar 7, 2023 | headline news, Health, News
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...