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Coaching Vs Poaching

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…

Wow!!!! Coach receives this text from a parent. It will melt your heart.

I want to thank you coach for all that you do, I know that my child looks up to you, Not only are you helping…

The FA’s concussion guidelines

Welcome to The FA Concussion Guidelines. Here you will find helpful information and advice about how to recognise and manage a concussion from the time of injury…

MESSAGE FROM FA CHAIRMAN GREG CLARKE

When I started at The FA only five months ago, I said how delighted I was to become Chairman and that I was relishing the…

Northumbria Police investigate historic sex abuse claims at Sunderland Foundation of Light

Northumbria Police has released its most recent figures in relation to non-recent recent sexual abuse in the sporting community. The force’s Operation Tide was set…

FOOTBALL CLUBS URGED TO PITCH IN TO SAVE PLAYING FIELDS

Yardley Residents Action Group, which represents residents in the Birmingham district of Yardley and the wider community, is hoping to save two football pitches from…

The BBC reach out to the Grassroots Community.

We’re making a new BBC2 documentary series called My Big Week (W/T). The programme follows individuals as they undertake a personal challenge or face a personal…

Police Appeal: £4000 Damage caused to football pitches, Stoke-on-Trent.

Do you know this man? Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with criminal damage at…

Sports minister warns government may legislate to reform the FA

Grassroots have stated for many years now that the FA is not representative enough when it comes to Grassroots Football, the warning signs have been…

The FA Peoples Cup is BACK….Enter HERE for FREE

It’s just a kickabout. Said no one, ever. The FA People’s Cup returns for a third year – bigger and better than ever before. Run…

Nightclub boss ‘upset’ over junior football team kit sponsorship row

Im sure this will give rise to multiple opinions, with the professional game sponsors virtually exclusively gambling organisations, fast food, alcohol, money lending and junior…

Advice from the NSPCC – Grooming What it is, signs and how to protect children

Grooming is when someone builds an emotional connection with a child to gain their trust for the purposes of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or trafficking. Children and young people…