Grassroots News - Team Grassroots

TELL US – WE’LL TACKLE IT: REPORTING DISCRIMINATION WITHIN GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL

GRF Admin 17/01/2020

The Football Association [The FA] is today launching a campaign to encourage all participants and spectators to report any acts of discrimination that they witness within grassroots football. Tell Us, We’ll Tackle It will be rolled out by every County FA across…

Osgood Schlatters Disease/ Knee Injury – Know the facts

GRF Admin 14/01/2020

This week we visit Osgood Schlatters Disease, or as I like to call it a condition of the knee in children! What exactly is Osgood Schlatters? Essentially it is painful inflammation or irritation of the bone growth plate in the shin bone…

RIP – In Loving Memory of Kaleb Ablett

GRF Admin 11/01/2020

On the 30th December 2019 we tragically lost Kaleb, one of the players of March Park Rangers Under 9’s Football Team. Kaleb took ill over Christmas and we received the news that he had passed away on December 30th. Kaleb passed away…

FA Guidance For Spectacles and Goggles in Football

GRF Admin 07/01/2020

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…

The Press up Rondo warmup

GRF Admin 07/01/2020

RIP Harris Thompson

GRF Admin 07/01/2020

Harris Thompson (1999-2019) It is with deep sadness that former Thackley Juniors player Harris has passed away after a short illness. He was 20 years old. Harris joined our club in September 2011 as an aspiring 11 year old and became an…

Barcelona Football Festival

GRF Admin 03/01/2020

Tournament Name: Barcelona Football Festival Tournament Date: 29/05/2020 Tournament Organiser: Trans World Soccer Tournament Web Address: https://twsoccer.com/barcelona-football-festival/ Team Age Groups: Under 9’s, Under 10’s, Under 11’s, Under 12’s, Under 13’s, Under 14’s, Under 15’s Entry Fee per team: £200 Tournament Email Address:…

Chelsea FC Play on the Pitch 2020 Junior Tournament

GRF Admin 03/01/2020

Tournament Name: Chelsea FC Play on the Pitch 2020 Junior Tournament Tournament Date: 30/05/2020 Tournament Organiser: Play on the Pitch Tournament Web Address: https://playonthepitch.com/product/play-at-chelsea-at-stamford-bridge/ Team Age Groups: Under 7’s, Under 8’s, Under 9’s, Under 10’s, Under 11’s, Under 12’s, Under 13’s Entry…

SIGN UP TO BE PART OF 2020’S 21 DAYS OF POSITIVITY

GRF Admin 03/01/2020

The FA Respect 21 Days of Positivity is back for 2019/20 season Last year we launched 21 Days of Positivity with the aim of sharing positive hints, tips and challenges with youth coaches across the country. Almost 4,000 coaches took part &…

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF COACHING YOUR OWN CHILD

GRF Admin 04/12/2019

At grassroots level thanks to all the help given by wonderful parent volunteers there is the scenario that the parent may end up being responsible and coaching their own child as part of a team. It is a wonderful opportunity for parent…

7 THINGS YOU CAN DO AT TRAINING TO IMPROVE PLAYER BEHAVIOUR

GRF Admin 29/11/2019

Try the FAs’ seven behaviour management tips at your next training session and observe the impact on your players. 1) Get started quickly Get the players on task quickly. By doing so, a coach can identify which players want to focus and…

Top tips: Grassroots Coaching practices

GRF Admin 28/11/2019

Les Howie, FA head of grassroots coaching, looks at five key issues for coaches to consider when delivering practices. 1. How do I ensure the players leave my coaching session with a smile on their face? Creating a positive learning environment with…