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My son, who is 8 has played for his team now for a year and a half now, I accept that he has the least ability on the team but to counter this he has the most enthusiasm. The coach was very fair in the first season giving most kids a good run out, recently […]
Read More… from 6 minutes !!! – My son cried when he got in the car, this can’t be right…
Written from the heart of a Coach / Parent. Being the kid of the coach isn’t always the best thing…. or so my child tells me, regardless of what many may think. Sitting here listening to my child as they plead to miss training and asking to go to the beach or park instead whilst […]
Read More… from Being the kid of the coach isn’t always the best thing….
Following another weekend of bodycam trials for referees in four grassroots leagues in England, find out how it’s all been going… As the trial of the use of referee bodycams kicks-off across four selected adult grassroots football leagues in England this season, we checked in with Dan Meeson, our head of refereeing, technical and […]
Read More… from Referee bodycam trials receiving ‘positive response’
20-0 games are soul destroying and can take weeks, or sometimes months to re-build a child’s self esteem so why do we witness it week in week out ! And who benefits from this score line? So this weekend I’ve seen some interesting results and score lines come in from across the country. The league […]
Read More… from 20-0 !!! Coach speaks out, Why are we seeing these scores every week??
Right where do I start? For over a decade I have been involved in the local football league. During this period I have spent time as a coach, mentor, referee, physio, kit man, refreshments stall worker etc. For the past two years I’ve been spending my Sundays as a League Rep at local youth games. […]
Read More… from The Diary of a Grassroots Coach – Kids “released” age 9 in Grassroots, really!!!
In today’s fast-paced, competitive business landscape, we are constantly seeking ways to improve our personal and professional skills. Surprisingly, one of the most effective ways to accomplish this is by becoming a volunteer sports coach. The skills and experiences gained from coaching can lead to lasting benefits for your business. This article will outline five […]
Read More… from The Winning Formula: How Being a Volunteer Sports Coach Benefits Your Career
A recent grassroots survey revealed a whopping 89% of teams have had a player approached by another coach to play for them. We asked why the craze towards poaching the best players from the area to create an elite team, who does this benefit? Is it best for the kids? Is it to feed a […]
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 protection from injury and can also be worn with those who need to […]
Read More… from FA Guidance For Spectacles and Goggles in Football
We want your boots! Join our mission to rehome at least one million pairs of quality football boots across the UK, to stop them ending up in landfill. That’s the same as taking 7,000 cars off the road for a year, in carbon reductions. Get started HERE Football is back! There’s no better time […]
The current provision of youth football in England from U7s to U18s to be assessed, with aim to identify new and exciting ways to improve the grassroots game for all young people A project will be carried out to explore the future of youth football in England, which will help to identify new and exciting […]
Read More… from The FA to explore the future of youth football in England
