News Archives - Team Grassroots

Are the Professional clubs getting scouting wrong with kids?

GRF Admin 16/10/2019

“Anyone who tells you they can spot a professional player at five years old is basically lying,” says talent ID manager Nick Levett, an expert in the eight to 11-year-old age group and one of several FA appointments encouraging clubs to improve…

20-0 !!! Coach speaks out, Why are we seeing these scores every week??

GRF Admin 13/10/2019

20-0 games are soul destroying and can take weeks, months to re build a child’s self esteem so why do we witness it week in week out ! And who benefits from this score line? So this weekend I’ve seen some interesting…

CALLING ON ALL GRASSROOTS PLAYERS, COACHES, REFEREES AND PARENTS TO TAKE OUR SURVEY

GRF Admin 11/10/2019

TAKE THE GRASSROOTS SURVEY Results from the 2018-19 edition identified five key areas – both on and off the pitch – where a renewed focus is required: 1. Identify the resources and tools that clubs need the most support with 2. Foster the…

ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK IS NOW OPEN

GRF Admin 16/09/2019

Accredited clubs are proud to maintain high standards to make sure they are among the best places to play and enjoy football in England. Each season, clubs make sure their people and policies are up to scratch. The FA support our grassroots…

Sin Bin – Frequently asked Questions Answered

GRF Admin 06/09/2019

The mandatory rule change will be implemented up to Step 5 of the National League System and Tier 3 and below in women’s football. Sin bins of 10 minutes will be issued at the discretion of referees as punishment for dissent, and…

Mum asks strangers to send Birthday cards to Son who’s ‘had enough of life’

GRF Admin 05/09/2019

Tanya Williams is sending a message to the world and is asking strangers to send birthday cards to her son Rhys, 13, who has a severe skin condition and has said “Hes had enough of Life”. The heartbroken mum would love to…

Heartbreak as Club devastated by Arson attack just days before the new Season

GRF Admin 02/09/2019

A Grassroots club has had its Clubhouse destroyed by an arson attack just days before the new season leaving all at the club devastated. The local community and nearby grassroots community have rallied to help and have supported a Go Fund me…

Who do YOU want to SOAK??

GRF Admin 15/08/2019

#GrassRootsSummerSoak

GRF Admin 15/08/2019

Grassroots have teamed up with the Bradley Lowery Foundation to raise awareness of the fantastic work the foundation does, raise some funds and spread a little bit of Summer fun! After a conversation between Paul from Grassroots and Gemma from the Bradley…

FA SCHEME TO OFFER CLUBS DISCOUNTED DEFIBRILLATORS

GRF Admin 26/07/2019

THE FA HAS LAUNCHED PHASE 3 OF ITS NATIONAL INITIATIVE ‘HEART SAFE CLUBS’ TO PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING DEFIBRILLATORS TO ALL GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL CLUBS IN ENGLAND FROM 1 JULY 2019. Research shows that over 90% of sudden cardiac arrests in young athletes happen either…

Top Tips for Keeping Young Players Safe in Excessive Heat

GRF Admin 25/07/2019

Common sense is key! The best advice we can give is to use common sense, and if in doubt STOP, heat breaks and water breaks are very common in countries where young players train and play in hot conditions, however in the…

The FA Guide to Improving Matchday for Children

GRF Admin 18/07/2019

We can all help children enjoy football more by creating the right environment. That is why The FA has produced an easy-to-follow guide to help improve the matchday experience for younger players. From introducing codes of conduct to simply providing refreshments, the…