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FA UPDATED HEADING GUIDANCE ANNOUNCED FOR YOUTH TRAINING SESSIONS

We have today announced updated heading guidance for all age groups between under-six and under-18, in association with the Irish and Scottish FAs. The updated heading guidance, which…

10 Top Tips for Winter training from the FA

Over the coming months, many coaches will brave winter conditions to deliver coaching sessions to young players. Here, FA regional coach development manager, Martin Dighton,…

The FA Guide to Improving Matchday for Children

We can all help children enjoy football more by creating the right environment. That is why The FA has produced an easy-to-follow guide to help…

Aston Clinton Colts JFC Annual Tournament

Tournament Name: Aston Clinton Colts JFC Annual Tournament Tournament Date: 01/07/2018 Tournament Organiser: Jon Wright Tournament Web Address: http://www.astonclintoncolts.co.uk/ Team Age Groups: Under 7’s, Under…

All hell breaks out at kids party, Are you taking the kids football to seriously?

Wow, where do I start with this one. I’ve had a bunch of kids together since they were 4 years old. I’m just a dad…

HHTYFC Chiswick Brooks Tournament 2017

Tournament Name: HHTYFC Chiswick Brooks Tournament 2017 Tournament Organiser: Eleri Russell Tournament Web Address: Www.hemelfc.com Age: U7 – u15 Entry Fee: £35 Tournament Email Address:…

Sporting fc grassroots football tournament

Tournament Name: Sporting fc grassroots football tournament Tournament Organiser: Daniel maguire Tournament Web Address: Www.sportingfc.co.uk Age: U9 to u16 Entry Fee: £30 a team or…

The problem with academies…..

Many thanks to Dan Yeo for this piece on football academies in England. There’s no doubt that football academies are harsh environments. The FA’s official…

I’m old enough to know I’m not good enough to play, maybe it’s time for me to walk away.

I sit on the sidelines waiting my turn. I can’t wait to get on and have energy to burn. I tried my best in training.…

How could you miss from there?????

Diary entry 14/10/15 Moved indoors this week and had an amazing session full of multiple interplay between the players, confidence was high and the players…