Bob has coached grassroots football for 60 years and developed thousands of players!!

In that time he has seen lots of change, but today he remains as passionate to develop and learn as ever. Keeping himself fully up to date with FA coaching practice.

Every player under his tutelage is asked to complete an age-appropriate player development sheet, with individual and group skill development plans – including any potential barriers – discussed and resolved with players and their guardians. Young players’ feedback in individual and team settings is important to maximise their enjoyment in Bob’s flexible, open sessions – sessions he promotes his players to help plan.

Bobs Team is the Ridgeway FC Hawks at South Dorset Under 11s team

An FA-qualified welfare officer who supports player, coach and spectator codes of conduct, Bob offers his safe and bespoke coaching expertise for free and when within a club setting ensures reduced or waived subscriptions. He welcomes assistance from older youth players and other coaches, when required.

Bob has coached thousands of young footballers and served on various club and local youth league committees. In 2013 he received a grassroots heroes’ award as part of the FA’s 150^th anniversary. He regularly mentors less experienced coaches.

Bob at a training session

When we heard Bob had been an active grassroots coach for 60 years and the thousands of lives he has had a positive impact on we had to award him the Grassroots Manager of the month for November 2022. Well done Bob!!

We are now taking Nominations for Manager of the Month for December, if you would like to nominate your coach please fill in the details below.