by GRF Admin | Sep 27, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
The FA can confirm that Sam Allardyce has left his position as England manager. Allardyce’s conduct, as reported today, was inappropriate of the England manager. He accepts he made a significant error of judgement and has apologised. However, due to the serious...
by GRF Admin | Sep 24, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
“Shoot! Get rid of it! Kick it! Wide! Come on Billy; for God’s sake shoot! (The 10 year old who’s related to the voice nervously tries to pass the ball to his nearest teammate but instead, it awkwardly dribbles off the side of his foot out of bounds. The boy’s father...
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...
