by GRF Admin | Jun 13, 2023 | Coaching, Featured, News
Written from the heart of a Coach / Parent. Being the kid of the coach isn’t always the best thing…. or so my child tells me, regardless of what many may think. Sitting here listening to my child as they plead to miss training and asking to go to the beach...
by GRF Admin | Oct 13, 2022 | headline news, News
We have all been there as parents on many occasions. We have stood in glorious weather and horrific weather, seen many great performances and seen plenty of forgettable ones. Sometimes we are in great spirits ourselves, have had a good week at work and have not been...
by GRF Admin | Jul 18, 2017 | News
I never wrote a match report on Saturday! Why ? Because I was more interested in the physiological effect the 3 points would impact on me as coach. I always revisit games for days afterwards in my head. The what if’s, the buts, the why’s and when’s....
by GRF Admin | Jun 28, 2017 | News
Think Energy drinks and other sports drinks are giving you an edge in your exercise routine? Think again. A new study suggests that performance-enhancing drinks and shakes have a “striking lack of evidence” to back up their claims. Researchers from the...
by GRF Admin | May 9, 2017 | News
Merfyn Roberts, FA coach educator for the social corner, outlines 10 top-tips to help improve player behaviour. 1) Create a club language Kids need to understand what the expectations are at your club. Try and use language like “when you’re wearing the club badge we...