News Archives - Team Grassroots

FA UPDATED HEADING GUIDANCE ANNOUNCED FOR YOUTH TRAINING SESSIONS

GRF Admin 24/02/2020

We have today announced updated heading guidance for all age groups between under-six and under-18, in association with the Irish and Scottish FAs. The updated heading guidance, which will be introduced immediately, will provide grassroots clubs, coaches and players with the recommended heading guidance for…

“Its easy to pick a team, isnt it?”

GRF Admin 06/02/2020

Have you ever wondered how hard it is to pick a team? They’re only 5 who can play on the pitch at any one time and I’ve got 9 to pick from, I want to put them all on! This is so…

Family Heartbreak as Brother & Sister both diagnosed with Cancer

GRF Admin 31/01/2020

Hi Grassroots, my name is Phil Bolt, I have 2 children, George 14 and Connie 12. My son plays for AEK Boco and I am also the coach for my daughter’s under 12’s local grassroots team Longwell Green U12s. Both of them…

Whos’ Responsibility is it to set a Positive example of Respect? 🤔

GRF Admin 30/01/2020

But what do you think?

HAMSTRING INJURY IN CHILDREN

GRF Admin 24/01/2020

The hamstring is a very common sporting injury. Unknown to some the hamstring is made up of 3 muscles which are the Bicep Femoris Semitendinosus Semimembranosus These muscles start from the bottom of the pelvis (Ischial tuberosity) and they travel down the…

TELL US – WE’LL TACKLE IT: REPORTING DISCRIMINATION WITHIN GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL

GRF Admin 17/01/2020

The Football Association [The FA] is today launching a campaign to encourage all participants and spectators to report any acts of discrimination that they witness within grassroots football. Tell Us, We’ll Tackle It will be rolled out by every County FA across…

Osgood Schlatters Disease/ Knee Injury – Know the facts

GRF Admin 14/01/2020

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…

RIP – In Loving Memory of Kaleb Ablett

GRF Admin 11/01/2020

On the 30th December 2019 we tragically lost Kaleb, one of the players of March Park Rangers Under 9’s Football Team. Kaleb took ill over Christmas and we received the news that he had passed away on December 30th. Kaleb passed away…

FA Guidance For Spectacles and Goggles in Football

GRF Admin 07/01/2020

The FA have released guidance and support for Spectacles and Goggles in Football. Can players wear spectacles or goggles when playing football? Flying footballs and close physical contact make football a moderate risk sport for eye injuries. Spectacles or goggles may provide…

RIP Harris Thompson

GRF Admin 07/01/2020

Harris Thompson (1999-2019) It is with deep sadness that former Thackley Juniors player Harris has passed away after a short illness. He was 20 years old. Harris joined our club in September 2011 as an aspiring 11 year old and became an…

SIGN UP TO BE PART OF 2020’S 21 DAYS OF POSITIVITY

GRF Admin 03/01/2020

The FA Respect 21 Days of Positivity is back for 2019/20 season Last year we launched 21 Days of Positivity with the aim of sharing positive hints, tips and challenges with youth coaches across the country. Almost 4,000 coaches took part &…

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF COACHING YOUR OWN CHILD

GRF Admin 04/12/2019

At grassroots level thanks to all the help given by wonderful parent volunteers there is the scenario that the parent may end up being responsible and coaching their own child as part of a team. It is a wonderful opportunity for parent…