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I could not believe what I saw, my own child buzzing the day before after an amazing training session and less than 24 hours later, he was back in my lap saying he did not want to do this anymore. Was this I do not want to do football anymore? Surely not after the huge […]
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An amber weather warning has been issued t and will remain in place across the UK through Sunday 17th and continue until Tuesday 19th July, as the nation’s heatwave continues and temperatures expected to exceed 30◦C. We are asking clubs to seriously consider and assess the safety of players in playing & training during this […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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“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, […]
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