Football Archives - Team Grassroots

Chelsea FC Play on the Pitch 2020 Junior Tournament

GRF Admin 30/05/2020

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…

‘Why do I only come on if we’re winning by loads or losing by loads?’

GRF Admin 18/11/2019

So why did I want to be a football coach and what did I think I would get out of it? The answer is not as simple as you might think. Actually it’s a bloody tough one to consider but I’ll try…

An alternative approach to talent identification

GRF Admin 11/11/2019

The most interesting aspect to talent spotting are those players that are continually left behind. The forgotten ones are almost always the youngest and smallest in a year group. In England, where age-groups begin in September few players born in the second…

10 Top Tips for Winter training from the FA

GRF Admin 10/11/2019

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, provides ten top tips to help fully engage with players when working outdoors. 1) Young children are…

Mum asks strangers to send Birthday cards to Son who’s ‘had enough of life’

GRF Admin 05/09/2019

Tanya Williams is sending a message to the world and is asking strangers to send birthday cards to her son Rhys, 13, who has a severe skin condition and has said “Hes had enough of Life”. The heartbroken mum would love to…

Message from a Grassroots Coach, a letter I will never send.

GRF Admin 11/07/2019

Today I heard a comment made about me behind my back. I started to turn around and look, but then decided better of it and kept my eyes on the field. My wife hears things like this more often than I do,…

Whos the best Coach? Your Coach or Pep?

GRF Admin 12/06/2019

Engaging parents: it’s not ‘us and them’

GRF Admin 07/06/2019

FA county coach developer, Rebecca Garlick, discusses the importance of engaging parents* in the coaching process and the crucial role they can have on the development of young players. 1. Parental significance Parents are in the majority of cases, the most important…

Stay in the Game fund opens – £750 Grants Available for Mens Clubs

GRF Admin 03/05/2019

STAY IN THE GAME The Football Association’s Stay in the Game scheme, formerly known as Retain the Game, is aimed at supporting the retention of adult male teams. The scheme provides grants of £750 to clubs with existing male teams to support…

Who will you Nominate for an FA Grassroots Award?

GRF Admin 29/04/2019

Who will you be nominating for an FA Grassroots National Award, let them know their time is appreciated by nominating from the following categories. NOMINATE NOW Grassroots Coach of the Year Supporter of the Year Grounds Team of the Year Grassroots Club…

Preparing your team for a grassroots tournament

GRF Admin 23/04/2019

FA county coach developer, Rebecca Garlick, provides a list of practical coaching tips. For all the excitement and enjoyment, taking a team to a tournament can be a challenging time for coaches. With this in mind, planning for the event is absolutely…

Who is your Grassroots Coach of the Year

GRF Admin 15/04/2019

Football is a game For All. It is people who make grassroots football happen week-in, week-out. From supporters, referees, coaches or volunteers, winners will be those whose actions and behaviour make The FA’s PRIDE values part of the game for their clubs,…