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Goalkeeping – Shot stopping/Reactions

Goalkeepers have to shoot at the other goalkeeper’s goals to score. Goalkeepers can’t score in the goals either side of them. Players can either roll, throw or kick the ball (coach can limit to one to make it easier or harder). Progressions: – Elimination (if scored on, that player goes down on one knee, then […]

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Goalkeeping – Shot stopping/Reactions

Goalkeeper who starts with the ball always makes the save. The ball is given to the other player who then throws the ball back towards the other goalkeepers goal. Swap and repeat. Almost the same but now one player is the leader. The goalkeepers keep throwing/passing the ball back to each other until the leader […]

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Dear Grassroots……When did I become an employee of the parents??

We received an email from a coach at the end of his tether telling us he was quitting and the reasons behind. I would like you to make this email public so hopefully someone somewhere may learn from what I’m saying and stop with immediate effect treating grassroots coaches like employees.  I will start by […]

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A REMINDER – FA GUIDANCE NOT TO PUBLISH YOUTH LEAGUE RESULTS

A reminder of the FA guidance reference the publication of results and league tables for teams playing from Under-7s through to Under-11s. “This guidance is not new. As a result of significant consultation and research undertaken across the game with children [players],  parents, coaches, clubs and league volunteers, The FA decided in 2012 to extend […]

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Tempers flare when Coach gives managers player award to his own Son..

Yes, I did the seemingly unthinkable after weeks of consideration I decided to award a player with the Managers Player award, this player was my son who plays on the team. I’m absolutely appalled by the response from some of the parents who openly said in front of other parents and players, “Your out of […]

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The Diary of a Grassroots Coach – Kids “released” age 9 in Grassroots, really!!!

Right where do I start? For over a decade I have been involved in the local football league. During this period I have spent time as a coach, mentor, referee, physio, kit man, refreshments stall worker etc. For the past two years I’ve been spending my Sundays as a League Rep at local youth games. […]

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Liverpool academy guru explains what to do if your child gets scouted

For most of us, football is just a fun escape. We spend an hour or two a week chasing a ball around a rock-hard bumpy field, giving us a chance to put life to one side for a while. It’s the same with our kids, too. Whilst their imaginations probably stretch a little further than […]

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We are not professionals, but we stepped up when the kids needed someone. 

For the majority of us, we coach or manage our football team because it gives us a sense of joy. We enjoy the feeling we get when we help a child achieve something within the game that makes their face light up. We’re not professionals, but we were the ones that stepped forward to run […]

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The Winning Formula: How Being a Volunteer Sports Coach Benefits Your Career

In today’s fast-paced, competitive business landscape, we are constantly seeking ways to improve our personal and professional skills. Surprisingly, one of the most effective ways to accomplish this is by becoming a volunteer sports coach. The skills and experiences gained from coaching can lead to lasting benefits for your business. This article will outline five […]

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