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ALDI SPORTS FUND

by | Aug 11, 2026 | Funding, headline news, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

Aldi Sports Fund Supporting grassroots sport across Great Britain Grassroots sports clubs play a vital role in communities across Great Britain. They bring people...

YOUTH FOOTBALL IS CHANGING THIS SSEASON — WHAT PARENTS AND COACHES NEED TO KNOW

by | Aug 5, 2026 | headline news, Latest News | 0 Comments

Grassroots youth football in England is changing for the 2026/27 season, with new playing formats and age-appropriate rules being introduced across the game. The...

FA ANNOUNCES MINIMUM 10-MATCH BANS FOR DISCRIMINATORY ABUSE

by | Aug 3, 2026 | headline news, Latest News | 0 Comments

The Football Association has announced tougher punishments for discriminatory misconduct ahead of the 2026/27 season, with individual participants now facing a standard...

FA ANOUNCE EVERY PENNY OF CHELSEA’S £10m FINE TO BE INVESTED INTO GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL

by | Aug 3, 2026 | headline news, Latest News | 0 Comments

For once, one of football's biggest headlines could have a direct impact on the grassroots game. Following an investigation into historic breaches of FA regulations...

NEW SEASON, NEW RULES: THE BIGGEST CHANGES TO YOUTH FOOTBALL IN YEARS ARE NOW HERE

After months of discussion, debate and some strong opinions, the FA's Future Fit changes are becoming reality. As the 2026/27 season gets underway, the question is no longer whether grassroots football likes the changes — but how they will work in practice. When the...

ALDI SPORTS FUND

Aldi Sports Fund Supporting grassroots sport across Great Britain Grassroots sports clubs play a vital role in communities across Great Britain. They bring people together, encourage people of all ages and abilities to get active, and help build confidence,...

HAS THE WORD “ACADEMY” LOST ITS MEANING?

There was a time when hearing the words, "My child has joined an academy," meant something very specific. Most people assumed you were talking about a professional football club. It suggested a recognised pathway, elite coaching and the possibility—however small—of...

SHOULD EVERY CHILD GET EQUAL GAME TIME?

Few topics create more debate in grassroots football than game time. Ask ten coaches whether every child should play the same number of minutes, and you'll probably hear ten different answers. Some believe equal game time is one of the foundations of youth football....

THE LAST MATCH

One day... Without either of you realising it... You'll watch your child's last grassroots football match. There won't be an announcement. No presentation. No special programme. No emotional speech before kick-off. It will feel exactly like every other Sunday. You'll...

THE CHILD WHO ISN’T THE BEST PLAYER ON THE TEAM

Every grassroots football team has one. Actually... Most teams have several. The child who isn't the quickest. Isn't the strongest. Doesn't score the most goals. Doesn't get picked first in every drill. Sometimes they don't even believe they should be there. They're...

BEFORE YOU CRITICISE THE REFEREE… READ THIS.

Imagine arriving somewhere knowing that, whatever happens over the next ninety minutes... Someone is going to think you were terrible. One team will believe you favoured the opposition. Parents will question your decisions. Players will appeal for everything. Coaches...

DEAR COACH… YOU’RE DOING BETTER THAN YOU THINK

Can I tell you something that nobody says often enough? You're probably doing a better job than you think you are. I know that sounds strange. Especially after the weekend you've just had. You lost 5-1. Or maybe you won 5-1 and still spent the drive home wondering...

RECRUITMENT… OR POACHING? WHERE DOES ONE END AND THE OTHER BEGIN?

Few topics divide grassroots football quite like this one. Mention the word "poaching" on social media and the comments arrive almost immediately. "It's just football." "They're only trying to improve." "Players should be free to play where they want." "It's...

THE GRASSROOTS DIARIES: I’M NOT JUST A FOOTBALL MUM

Article written by Sarah, mum to an Under-10 footballer People often ask me what I do on a Sunday morning. I usually smile and say, "I'm a football mum." The funny thing is... That doesn't even begin to describe it. Being a football mum isn't just standing on the...

FOOTBALL IN A HEATWAVE: A GRASSROOTS GUIDE TO KEEPING YOUNG PLAYERS SAFE

by | Jun 23, 2026 | Health, Latest News | 0 Comments

Keeping Young Players Safe in Hot Weather With temperatures rising across the UK, it's important that coaches, volunteers, parents and clubs take extra precautions to...

U8s coach banned for sharing ‘cocaine menu’ in group chat

by | Nov 27, 2025 | Health, Latest News | 0 Comments

The grassroots football community has reacted with disbelief and anger after an Under-8s coach was kicked out of the Fonacab Development League for sharing a ‘cocaine...

FA INTRODUCE NEW MEASURES TO IMPROVE BEHAVIOURS

by | Aug 21, 2025 | Health, Latest News | 0 Comments

The Football Association [The FA] has today announced an updated set of measures for the 2025/26 season to help improve behaviour and combat misconduct in grassroots...

FA Guidance for Under-6 Football: What Clubs Need to Know

by | Aug 12, 2025 | Featured, Health, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

REMINDER OF THE FA GUIDANCE AROUND U6S PLAYING FOOTBALL. A reminder of the FA guidance for U6s is below. Children under the age of 6 should not be permitted or...

Pitch-Side Miracle: Teammates Save Footballer

by | Jul 14, 2025 | Health, Latest News | 0 Comments

What began as a friendly five-a-side match turned into a fight for life when 32-year-old Regan Pearson collapsed suddenly on the pitch. Sudden Collapse on the Pitch...

WATER Vs ENERGY DRINK FOR CHILDREN

by | Feb 27, 2025 | headline news, Health, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

Why Water is the Best Choice for Children in Grassroots Football As parents, we all want our children to thrive, both on and off the football pitch. Whether they’re...

Osgood Schlatters Disease/ Knee Injury – Know the facts

by | Feb 19, 2025 | Coaching, Featured, Health, News | 0 Comments

This week we visit Osgood Schlatters Disease, or as I like to call it a condition of the knee in children! What exactly is Osgood Schlatters? Essentially it is painful...

HOW TO SUPPORT PLAYERS WITH AUTISM

by | May 15, 2024 | headline news, Health, Health courses, News | 0 Comments

Here England Football Learning explain what autism is and how coaches can support players who have it. What is autism?   Autism is a lifelong developmental disability....

FA THUNDERSTORM GUIDANCE FOR GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL

by | Feb 29, 2024 | Health, Latest News, News, Parents | 0 Comments

The FA have released the following guidance to outline the steps required to protect the safety of participants in grassroots football in the event of a thunderstorm....

How to support players with ADHD

by | Feb 7, 2024 | Health, Health courses, Latest News, News, Parents | 0 Comments

Here, England Football Learning explain what attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is and how coaches can support players who have it.   What is ADHD? ...

HEADING IN TRAINING FA GUIDANCE

by | Oct 16, 2023 | Health, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

 AGE GROUP GUIDANCE U7, U8, U9, U10, U11 Heading should not be introduced in training sessions at this age. The Foundation Phase DNA aims to provide an enjoyable and...

Safeguarding Awareness for Parents & Carers

by | Sep 1, 2023 | headline news, Health, Latest News, News, Parents | 0 Comments

About the course Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility – but are you clear about the vital role you can play? Safeguarding is about creating safe environments and...

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