by GRF Admin | Jan 31, 2025 | headline news, Latest News, News
In grassroots football, the battle between coaching and poaching often plays out on and off the pitch, affecting both players and the teams that nurture them. These two approaches represent different philosophies and can have a profound impact on the development of...
by GRF Admin | Nov 26, 2024 | Health courses, Latest News, News
In grassroots football, the development of young players is paramount. Coaches, teams and clubs strive to ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and enjoy the game. However, a growing concern has emerged recently, specifically in youth football:...
by GRF Admin | Nov 21, 2024 | News, Uncategorised
Where have all the parents gone who just turn up, watch their kid play and as long as they enjoy it everything is good. These days it’s like the parents want to be sporting directors, they want to coach (but not be the coach), pick the team, the formation, the...
by GRF Admin | Apr 4, 2024 | headline news
I’m the manager and coach of a parent run club. We started the club from scratch last May and have just finished our first season. We were unhappy as parents with how the previous manager, coach and club was run so we set up ours for our children to stay...
