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5 REASONS WHY YOUNG PLAYERS SHOULD TRY FUTSAL DURING THE WINTER MONTHS

GRF Admin 11/11/2019

Mike Skubala, FA futsal elite performance manager and head coach of the England team, outlines five reasons why grassroots coaches should take their players indoors to play futsal this winter. 1) Do you want better players? There is lots of anecdotal evidence about…

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…

The Expectations Vs The Reality of Grassroots Football

GRF Admin 10/11/2019

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…

Are the Professional clubs getting scouting wrong with kids?

GRF Admin 16/10/2019

“Anyone who tells you they can spot a professional player at five years old is basically lying,” says talent ID manager Nick Levett, an expert in the eight to 11-year-old age group and one of several FA appointments encouraging clubs to improve…

20-0 !!! Coach speaks out, Why are we seeing these scores every week??

GRF Admin 13/10/2019

20-0 games are soul destroying and can take weeks, months to re build a child’s self esteem so why do we witness it week in week out ! And who benefits from this score line? So this weekend I’ve seen some interesting…

CALLING ON ALL GRASSROOTS PLAYERS, COACHES, REFEREES AND PARENTS TO TAKE OUR SURVEY

GRF Admin 11/10/2019

TAKE THE GRASSROOTS SURVEY Results from the 2018-19 edition identified five key areas – both on and off the pitch – where a renewed focus is required: 1. Identify the resources and tools that clubs need the most support with 2. Foster the…

ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK IS NOW OPEN

GRF Admin 16/09/2019

Accredited clubs are proud to maintain high standards to make sure they are among the best places to play and enjoy football in England. Each season, clubs make sure their people and policies are up to scratch. The FA support our grassroots…

Sin Bin – Frequently asked Questions Answered

GRF Admin 06/09/2019

The mandatory rule change will be implemented up to Step 5 of the National League System and Tier 3 and below in women’s football. Sin bins of 10 minutes will be issued at the discretion of referees as punishment for dissent, and…

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…

Who do YOU want to SOAK??

GRF Admin 15/08/2019

The Edinburgh Cup International Youth Football Festival

GRF Admin 03/08/2019

Tournament Name: The Edinburgh Cup International Youth Football Festival Tournament Date: 02/08/2019 Tournament Organiser: The Edinburgh Cup Tournament Web Address: http://www.theedinburghcup.co.uk 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,…

FA SCHEME TO OFFER CLUBS DISCOUNTED DEFIBRILLATORS

GRF Admin 26/07/2019

THE FA HAS LAUNCHED PHASE 3 OF ITS NATIONAL INITIATIVE ‘HEART SAFE CLUBS’ TO PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING DEFIBRILLATORS TO ALL GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL CLUBS IN ENGLAND FROM 1 JULY 2019. Research shows that over 90% of sudden cardiac arrests in young athletes happen either…