Tag: grassroots
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…
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…
Woodley United FC 6aside Tournament – Under 7s, 8s & 9s. PM – Under 10s & 11s
GRF Admin
03/06/2018
Tournament Name: Woodley United FC 6aside Tournament (Day 2) Tournament Date: 03/06/2018 Tournament Organiser: Kim Moore Tournament Web Address: http://www.woodleyunitedfc.co.uk/news/2018-woodley-united-fc-6aside-tournament-2151754.html Team Age Groups: Under 7’s, Under 8’s, Under 9’s, Under 10’s, Under 11’s, Under 12’s, Under 13’s, Under 14’s, Under 15’s, Under…
Sawtry Fives Tournament U11’s, U12’s, U13’s
GRF Admin
02/06/2018
Tournament Name: Sawtry Fives Tournament Tournament Date: 02/06/2018 Tournament Organiser: Shelley Harding Tournament Web Address: https://www.facebook.com/sawtrycoltsfc/ Team Age Groups: Under 11’s, Under 12’s, Under 13’s Entry Fee per team: £30 Tournament Email Address: shelley.scfc@gmail.com Address 1: Greenfields Address 2: Great North Road…