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Mini Soccer Summer Festival Under 8’s

GRF Admin 27/08/2017

Tournament Name: Mini Soccer Summer Festival Under 8’s Tournament Date: 27/08/2017 Tournament Organiser: Micky Tully Tournament Web Address: www.goalsfootball.co.uk Team Age Groups: Under 8’s Entry Fee per team: £15.00 Tournament Email Address: newcastle@goalsfootball.co.uk Address 1: Goals Newcastle Address 2: High Gosforth Park…

3 points at what cost !! Will I sacrifice player participation for the win…..

GRF Admin 18/07/2017

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…

Being the kid of the coach isn’t always the best thing….

GRF Admin 13/07/2017

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…

Water vs Energy drinks. Striking lack of evidence they have any benefit for kids…

GRF Admin 28/06/2017

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 Oxford…

TOP 10 TIPS FOR MANAGING PLAYER BEHAVIOUR

GRF Admin 09/05/2017

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 expect…” and “when you’re training with us on a Saturday morning this is what we do…”. All this helps to give the kids a chance to learn within a consistent framework. Read more about TOP 10 TIPS FOR MANAGING PLAYER BEHAVIOUR …

BREAKING – Hundreds come forward and Report abuse to Police.

GRF Admin 01/12/2016

Grassroots understands that the number of people that have came forward and reported abuse within football, current and historic, to police forces around England now stands at 350. What at first appeared to be isolated cases may well turn out to be…

I’m old enough to know I’m not good enough to play, maybe it’s time for me to walk away.

GRF Admin 28/04/2016

I sit on the sidelines waiting my turn. I can’t wait to get on and have energy to burn. I tried my best in training. I tried my best at school. I’ve behaved well for Mam and dad and always for coach.…

Mini Soccer Summer Festival Under 8’s

3 points at what cost !! Will I sacrifice player participation for the win…..

Being the kid of the coach isn’t always the best thing….

Water vs Energy drinks. Striking lack of evidence they have any benefit for kids…

TOP 10 TIPS FOR MANAGING PLAYER BEHAVIOUR

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BREAKING – Hundreds come forward and Report abuse to Police.

I’m old enough to know I’m not good enough to play, maybe it’s time for me to walk away.