by GRF Admin | Sep 23, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
A number of Leagues and organisations have come together to create and develop Positive Voice fortnight. The message is a simple one, positive voices create positive environments. In the past many have done silent weekends but it was felt, whilst they have some merit,...
by GRF Admin | Sep 21, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Something really hurt me today, I have coached a child for 4 years since he was 5 years old. He feels like a son to me, today his parents told me they were taking him to a “better club” and the coaching was “crap” I’m totally gutted because I have given so much...
by GRF Admin | Sep 14, 2016 | Health, News, Uncategorised
The days of kids 10 years old or younger heading the ball in a football game or practice are over in the USA or OVER!! In resolving a class-action lawsuit regarding the large number of concussions in the sport, the U.S. Soccer Federation has issued new...
by GRF Admin | Sep 11, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
I’m a manager/coach of an U9’s grassroots team. I have enjoyed doing this for some time now and really enjoy the coaching side of it. I love to give back to the kids and it gives me great satisfaction to see the kids develop and progress. However, after...
by GRF Admin | Sep 7, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
It’s difficult now in 2016 to remember a time when there was no Premier league, kids of today will assume it has always been this way, I can assure you that I for one am unfortunately old enough to remember when the whole league system was united and money was...
by GRF Admin | Sep 6, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
On the day Kick It Out is showcasing its ‘Call Full Time On Hate’ initiative, the organisation is calling for a unified effort from football to eradicate prejudice and hate from the game. This is only possible with the full backing of the football authorities and...
