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Tales of a touch line dad, where do I begin….

GRF Admin 15/11/2018

Where do I begin? Suppose I best start at the beginning. Nearly two years ago when I came home from work I was greeted by my very giddy young son Kyle, he had just been to the local football pitch with my…

Then I realised how much these kids had changed my life – Diary of a Grassroots Coach

GRF Admin 14/11/2018

This weekend I was so lucky, so lucky in fact not only did I get to meet my heroes. I also got to watch them play!!!! Because you see I wasn’t watching Chelsea or Man Utd, not even Barcelona….. I watched them…

Message from an Unknown Coach – Today I heard a comment made about me behind my back, I started to turn around and look but decided better of it, I know I make mistakes…..

GRF Admin 12/11/2018

Diary of a Grassroots Coach – I ask myself is all of this worth it?

GRF Admin 09/11/2018

I’ve just sat down to dinner with the family. My phone is pinging messages constantly, and although I know I shouldn’t, I cannot help but sneak a peak. My messages are almost all concerning the football team I volunteer to coach. The…

The Expectations Vs The Reality of Grassroots Football

GRF Admin 09/11/2018

Over the years I have had the privilege of meeting some fantastic people through coaching here in the UK. I’m not talking solely about coaches, I’m talking about good honest people in and around the game who are players, parents, referees, club…

Wait wheres the keeper?…….Ah right. The most grassroots video you’ll ever see

GRF Admin 08/11/2018

The story of Inclusion – How 2 Grassroots Coaches started a PAN Disability team for their Children. #GrassrootsHeros

GRF Admin 08/11/2018

Bouncing back from sporting failure – How can you help your child?

GRF Admin 28/10/2018

A race they were meant to win, a match that did not go their way and disappointment that they were not selected for their school or club team. A list of potential failures through the eye of a child, all with the…

Winning vs Development…Is there a 3rd Option?

GRF Admin 25/10/2018

Winning! What is winning and why is the word misconceived in children’s sports? “Winning isn’t important, it’s all about having fun, developing and taking part” Agree or not agree with that statement? Here’s my thoughts, Of course winning is important 100%. From…

Junior tournaments in Premier League Stadiums

GRF Admin 21/10/2018

Inspire young footballers by playing at a Premier League or Football League stadium Play on the Pitch gives young players the opportunity to do just that and the chance to dream of one day becoming a professional footballer. Open to teams and…

Funding Available from Sport Englands “COMMUNITY ASSET FUND”

GRF Admin 20/08/2018

Whether it’s the park you run through, the hall you do classes in or the pitch you play on, welcoming and accessible spaces have a big impact on a person’s experience – and likelihood of coming back. Traditional sports facilities where people…

Sawtry Sixes Tournament

GRF Admin 03/06/2018

Tournament Name: Sawtry Sixes Tournament Tournament Date: 03/06/2018 Tournament Organiser: Shelley Harding Tournament Web Address: https://www.facebook.com/sawtrycoltsfc/ Team Age Groups: Under 7’s, Under 8’s, Under 9’s, Under 10’s Entry Fee per team: £30 Tournament Email Address: shelley.scfc@gmail.com Address 1: Greenfields Address 2: Great…