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As a coach I have realised every coach is different and have both different temperaments and reasons for being involved in football. Some play for the win, striving for the precious 3 points a victory brings. Others do the job for the hope that their team and the individuals in the team will show improvement. […]
Read More… from Lessons I’ve learnt in my first year as a Grassroots Coach
One of my friends asked “Why do you pay so much money for your kids to play sports?? Well I have a confession to make; I don’t pay for my kids to do sports. Personally, I couldn’t care less about what sport they do. So, if I am not paying for football what am I […]
Read More… from Why do you pay for your kids to play football??? I don’t….
The children are more important than the sport in which they are engaged. The game is not the thing, the child is….. Being a kids football coach So once again, I find myself in a contemplative mood on a Monday morning. Questioning why I coach, what my motives are and whether it is ‘worth it’? […]
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 […]
So why did I want to be a football coach and what did I think I would get out of it? The answer is not as simple as you might think. Actually it’s a bloody tough one to consider but I’ll try and be as honest as I can. When a parent looks over and […]
Read More… from ‘Why do I only come on if we’re winning by loads or losing by loads?’
“Autism is my Super Power” Archie was given an autism diagnosis shortly after his 3rd birthday but this has never held him back, he just needs that little bit of extra support. Archie joined the U9’s team before Christmas and is really enjoying it, He has a great bond with his coach Dan and has […]
LONDON FA, UTILITA ENERGY, AND GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL HAVE ONCE AGAIN TEAMED UP FOR A SECOND YEAR TO HELP OUR LEAGUES TACKLE RESPECT TO REFEREES AND VOLUNTEERS ACROSS THE GRASSROOTS GAME. As a reminder Utilita Energy’s ‘Grassroots Fund’ which is administered by Grassroots Football each month, has funded the creation and distribution of thousands of cards, […]
Read More… from POSITIVE ENERGY FOR ALL IMPORTANT REFEREES AND VOLUNTEERS
Oh Great! It’s Sunday! A Grassroots Substitutes Parent It’s Sunday, the day my son has been waiting for all week. It’s football day. For me it can be the worst day of the week, from waking up to an excited child to going watching all the excitement ebb away as his game time dribs away […]
Read More… from Oh Great! It’s Sunday! A Grassroots Substitutes Parents’ Matchday
We’ve all been there – on the sidelines of the football pitch while the referee has to stop match play (again) while little Johnny has to stop and tie up his boot laces. It’s frustrating for the coaches, refs, parents and the kids too. It was exactly this issue that got two football mums thinking […]
Read More… from 2 Fantastic Footy mums solve this age old Grassroots problem
