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Barcelona Football Festival

GRF Admin 29/05/2020

Tournament Name: Barcelona Football Festival Tournament Date: 29/05/2020 Tournament Organiser: Trans World Soccer Tournament Web Address: https://twsoccer.com/barcelona-football-festival/ Team Age Groups: Under 9’s, Under 10’s, Under 11’s, Under 12’s, Under 13’s, Under 14’s, Under 15’s Entry Fee per team: £200 Tournament Email Address:…

Southampton FC Play on the Pitch 2020 Junior Tournament

GRF Admin 24/05/2020

Tournament Name: Southampton FC Play on the Pitch 2020 Junior Tournament Tournament Date: 24/05/2020 Tournament Organiser: Play on the Pitch Tournament Web Address: https://playonthepitch.com/product/play-at-southampton-at-st-marys-stadium/ Team Age Groups: Under 7’s, Under 8’s, Under 9’s, Under 10’s, Under 11’s, Under 12’s, Under 13’s Entry…

Crystal Palace FC Play on the Pitch 2020 Junior Tournament

GRF Admin 24/05/2020

Tournament Name: Crystal Palace FC Play on the Pitch 2020 Junior Tournament Tournament Date: 24/05/2020 Tournament Organiser: Play on the Pitch Tournament Web Address: https://playonthepitch.com/product/play-at-crystal-palace-at-selhurst-park/ Team Age Groups: Under 7’s, Under 8’s, Under 9’s, Under 10’s, Under 11’s, Under 12’s, Under 13’s…

Southend United FC Play on the Pitch 2020 Junior Tournament

GRF Admin 10/05/2020

Tournament Name: Southend United FC Play on the Pitch 2020 Junior Tournament Tournament Date: 10/05/2020 Tournament Organiser: Play on the Pitch Tournament Web Address: https://playonthepitch.com/product/play-at-southend-united-at-roots-halls-stadium/ Team Age Groups: Under 7’s, Under 8’s, Under 9’s, Under 10’s, Under 11’s, Under 12’s Entry Fee…

FA Guidance For Spectacles and Goggles in Football

GRF Admin 07/01/2020

The FA have released guidance and support for Spectacles and Goggles in Football. Can players wear spectacles or goggles when playing football? Flying footballs and close physical contact make football a moderate risk sport for eye injuries. Spectacles or goggles may provide…

RIP Harris Thompson

GRF Admin 07/01/2020

Harris Thompson (1999-2019) It is with deep sadness that former Thackley Juniors player Harris has passed away after a short illness. He was 20 years old. Harris joined our club in September 2011 as an aspiring 11 year old and became an…

SIGN UP TO BE PART OF 2020’S 21 DAYS OF POSITIVITY

GRF Admin 03/01/2020

The FA Respect 21 Days of Positivity is back for 2019/20 season Last year we launched 21 Days of Positivity with the aim of sharing positive hints, tips and challenges with youth coaches across the country. Almost 4,000 coaches took part &…

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF COACHING YOUR OWN CHILD

GRF Admin 04/12/2019

At grassroots level thanks to all the help given by wonderful parent volunteers there is the scenario that the parent may end up being responsible and coaching their own child as part of a team. It is a wonderful opportunity for parent…

‘Why do I only come on if we’re winning by loads or losing by loads?’

GRF Admin 18/11/2019

So why did I want to be a football coach and what did I think I would get out of it? The answer is not as simple as you might think. Actually it’s a bloody tough one to consider but I’ll try…

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…

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…

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…