by GRF Admin | Jul 7, 2017 | News
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon in May and the clock struck noon, this meant it was that time again for little 7-year-old Ben. Uniform, shin guards and boots at the ready. Suddenly Ben heard his father demanding him to “Get in the car!!”. Hesitantly Ben, walked...
by GRF Admin | Jul 5, 2017 | News
A coaches worth isn’t found in their win/loss record or on the resume of which team they have coached, it is found in the impact that they have on their players lives. “A good coach takes his love for the game and instills it in you. They mould you into...
by GRF Admin | Jul 5, 2017 | News
Apprenticeship Programme 2017/18 Duration: 12 months Start date: Autumn 2017 Please note that the closing date for applications is midnight, 16th July 2017. Our Organisation: Here at The FA we are responsible for overseeing, promoting and developing English football...
by GRF Admin | Jul 3, 2017 | News
Result orientated football and emphasis on a passing game strips away ingenuity, whilst pressure from adults promotes the player to make the safe option. “None of that silly stuff”. How many times have you heard an adult shout that? There are very few...
by GRF Admin | Jul 2, 2017 | News
FA Girls’ Football Week is a national campaign aimed at raising the profile of female football and supporting the FAs aim of doubling the number of women and girls playing football by 2020. Over 130,000 girls took part in sessions delivered in schools, universities,...
by GRF Admin | Jun 28, 2017 | News
Think Energy drinks and other sports drinks are giving you an edge in your exercise routine? Think again. A new study suggests that performance-enhancing drinks and shakes have a “striking lack of evidence” to back up their claims. Researchers from the...
