Grassroots News - Team Grassroots

DISCOVER HOW POSITIVE COACHING MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO YOUNG PLAYERS.

GRF Admin 22/01/2019

Whether you’re a parent or guardian, a player or a volunteer, what are the cornerstones of coaching that ensure whoever’s playing football gets the most positive experience from it, whatever their level? To support the launch of The FA’s ‘We only do positive’…

“A Grassroots Marriage Proposal” So what did she say!!!!!! Yesterday Apr under 12’s manager and club chairman asked his girlfriend Stacey to marry him with the help of his little army of players!

GRF Admin 22/01/2019

SIGN UP FOR THE FA PEOPLE’S CUP HERE!!!!

GRF Admin 16/01/2019

Grassroots teams from across the country can now sign up to compete in The FA People’s Cup for 2019. The People’s Cup, which is the largest small-sided football competition in the country, is made up of 15 different categories and offers a…

OPPORTUNITY FOR NON-LEAGUE FACILITIES TO BE TRANSFORMED THANKS TO BUILDBASE

GRF Admin 16/01/2019

FA Trophy and FA Vase sponsor Buildbase is giving the chance for participating clubs to have their facilities transformed. The £100k Transfer Deal will give away £25,000 worth of renovation building materials to four clubs in 2018-19. There will be two opportunities…

DEFIBRILLATOR – PHASE 3 FUNDING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

GRF Admin 15/01/2019

Do you want to get involved in getting a heavily sudsidised defibrillator into your football club? By completing the below form and signing up, you’ll be notified when phase three opens up. Club Details FA Affiliation Number* Parent County FA* Amateur Football…

Dalton Dynamoes U6 player diagnosed with Leukemia over Christmas

GRF Admin 04/01/2019

After Tyler’s mum had been back and forth from the doctors over the last few months, Tyler became very ill on 27th December and Jade had to take him to HRI. Very quickly, it became apparent that Tyler was more ill than anyone…

Are you ready for Grassroots 2019!!!!!

GRF Admin 03/01/2019

A third of children in England “Not Active Enough” Leading Survey Reveals

GRF Admin 06/12/2018

One in three children in England does fewer than 30 minutes of physical activity a day – half the amount recommended by government guidelines, a report by Sport England suggests. The survey is the largest ever of its kind and gives comprehensive insight…

5 REASONS WHY YOUNG PLAYERS SHOULD TRY FUTSAL DURING THE WINTER MONTHS

GRF Admin 03/12/2018

Mike Skubala, FA futsal elite performance manager and head coach of the England team, outlines five reasons why grassroots coaches should take their players indoors to play futsal this winter. 1) Do you want better players? There is lots of anecdotal evidence about…

Are the Professional clubs getting scouting wrong with kids?

GRF Admin 28/11/2018

“Anyone who tells you they can spot a professional player at five years old is basically lying,” says talent ID manager Nick Levett, an expert in the eight to 11-year-old age group and one of several FA appointments encouraging clubs to improve…

Gareth Southgates trickiest press conference yet.

GRF Admin 28/11/2018

GARETH SOUTHGATE SHOWS SUPPORT FOR FA RESPECT CAMPAIGN

GRF Admin 28/11/2018

Dear Youth Football Coaches, “In your position, you’re likely to be one of the most important role models in a young person’s life. Your role in helping children to develop as footballers and young people should never be underestimated. The way you…