Tag: the FA
WEMBLEY STADIUM WILL NOT BE SOLD BY THE FA, AFTER SHAHID KHAN WITHDRAWS OFFER
GRF Admin
17/10/2018
FA Chief Executive, Martin Glenn, said: “Earlier this year, The FA received an unsolicited official offer from Shahid Khan to buy Wembley Stadium. It was a very credible offer and was given very serious consideration. Shahid Khan has informed us today that…
5 WAYS TO WORK OUT IF YOUR SEASON HAS BEEN A ‘SUCCESS’
GRF Admin
29/04/2018
With the grassroots football season coming to a close it is a great opportunity to reflect on the ‘success’ of your season. Use the five questions below to get a balanced view on your achievements since last summer. 1) Has your team…
The FA Launch FREE Sudden Cardiac Arrest Module
GRF Admin
06/04/2018
The FA has launched a free online module to raise awareness and knowledge of sudden cardiac arrests in football. The module will enable you to recognise and respond appropriately to a sudden cardiac arrest while also providing you with key facts and…
10 TOP-TIPS: WHAT TO DO IF YOUR COACHING SESSION DOESN’T GO TO PLAN
GRF Admin
03/04/2018
Coaches at every level of the game will experience unexpected changes to player numbers, area size or weather conditions at their coaching sessions. Other challenges include unpredictable player motivation or your well prepared activities not going to plan. So, what can you do?…
“They’ll never make it as a pro” – Football and the ‘Likelihood Estimate’
GRF Admin
02/04/2018
“They’ll never make it as a pro” is a comment heard on touchlines at every level of the game. But how much do we really know about what talent looks like? Here, Joe Baker, talent development expert, challenges coaches to reflect on…
Sign up HERE for FA Girls Football Week 23-29 April
GRF Admin
07/03/2018
This year’s FA Girls Football Week will run from 23rd April – 29th April 2018. It will be a fun filled week of activities designed to get as many girls involved in playing football. Whether girls play regularly or are lacing their…
10 common problems every coach will encounter and the Solution
GRF Admin
07/03/2018
Rarely do coaching sessions or match days go perfectly to plan. Here, FA county coach developer, Lee Brown, outlines 10 common problems encountered by coaches offering a variety of solutions you can use with your players. 1) The session isn’t working If…
7 THINGS YOU CAN DO AT TRAINING TO IMPROVE PLAYER BEHAVIOUR
GRF Admin
26/02/2018
Try the FAs’ seven behaviour management tips at your next training session and observe the impact on your players. 1) Get started quickly Get the players on task quickly. By doing so, a coach can identify which players want to focus and…
THE FA DISABILITY CUP RETURNS TO ST. GEORGE’S PARK
GRF Admin
19/02/2018
The FA Disability Cup returns this summer with England’s top grassroots disability teams competing at the national football centre, St. George’s Park, on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 June. The competition, which is now in its third year, is the largest of…
CPD Events for Coaches in England
GRF Admin
06/02/2018
Below is a full list of CPD events across the England. Click on the event topic to be taken through to the relevant booking page. FA conference events Dates Time Topic Location 17 Feb 2018 All day Futsal Conference 2018 St.…
10 TOP-TIPS: PLAYER AND TEAM CHALLENGES
GRF Admin
02/02/2018
Setting challenges for games and training is a great way for coaches to motivate individual players and teams. Here are our 10 top- tips for using individual player and team challenges in your work: 1) Get to know your players How well…