by GRF Admin | Jun 9, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
At a time of year we all hear of clubs/coaches dropping kids, due to ability, moving them across teams to keep the ‘A’ team winning, and generally writing certain kids off, for their own egos. I actually enjoy, get more reward, and probably get a bigger...
by GRF Admin | Jun 1, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
I am struggling big time with a situation that is beyond my comprehension and calls into question the integrity & sportsmanship of teams and leagues. Rules are rules is not as black & white as you may thin for everyone at least…….. A title deciding match, an...
by GRF Admin | May 30, 2016 | Coach Diary, News, Uncategorised
Grassroots categorically condemns an alleged assault on a schoolchild referee at an U/7s junior football match. It has been alleged over the bank holiday weekend that a school child referee aged just 14 was head butted for sending off an abusive spectator. Thankfully...
by GRF Admin | May 28, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
I coach under 9s in a non-competitive league. So we’re at the at end of a very successful season, results wise. However my son has been miserable for most the season having been played in defence every single week from our first match. He hates it there. ...
by GRF Admin | May 14, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
I wonder how your child felt when he first kicked a ball. I wonder if he had no stress at all. I wonder how your child felt when he started playing Grassroots. I wonder how she felt the first time she pulled on those boots. I wonder how he felt about playing with his...
by GRF Admin | May 4, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
The game some parents, coaches and children look forward to the most, but for others it fills them with dread. The rivalry of 2 teams at the same club within the same age group at times is great, with friendly banter between the 2, however at other times it can be...
