The FA free online module is 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 information. Available online, you can complete it at a convenient time and place. Plus, it […]
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 and be as honest as I can. When a parent looks over and […]
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“Autism is my Super Power” Archie was given an autism diagnosis shortly after his 3rd birthday but this has never held him back, he just needs that little bit of extra support. Archie joined the U9’s team before Christmas and is really enjoying it, He has a great bond with his coach Dan and has […]
LONDON FA, UTILITA ENERGY, AND GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL HAVE ONCE AGAIN TEAMED UP FOR A SECOND YEAR TO HELP OUR LEAGUES TACKLE RESPECT TO REFEREES AND VOLUNTEERS ACROSS THE GRASSROOTS GAME. As a reminder Utilita Energy’s ‘Grassroots Fund’ which is administered by Grassroots Football each month, has funded the creation and distribution of thousands of cards, […]
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Oh Great! It’s Sunday! A Grassroots Substitutes Parent It’s Sunday, the day my son has been waiting for all week. It’s football day. For me it can be the worst day of the week, from waking up to an excited child to going watching all the excitement ebb away as his game time dribs away […]
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We’ve all been there – on the sidelines of the football pitch while the referee has to stop match play (again) while little Johnny has to stop and tie up his boot laces. It’s frustrating for the coaches, refs, parents and the kids too. It was exactly this issue that got two football mums thinking […]
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English football will introduce heading guidance across every level of the professional and amateur game from the start of the 2021-22 season. The new guidance, which is specifically focused on training sessions where the majority of heading occurs, has been designed to meet the requirements of each level of English football. The guidance will be […]
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Severs disease is the most common issue I have seen recently with children. The majority of them currently play football extensively! It’s also called calcaneal apophysitis and its not really a disease, but an over use injury where by the growth plate in the heel can become inflamed and painful due to excessive force and […]
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THIS SCHEME IS NOW CLOSED We believe grassroots players should feel safe when taking part in the game we love. The Grassroots Defibrillator Programme supported by Mastercard UK aims to provide 100 grassroots football locations with a FREE Defibrillator. We’re looking to support clubs and venues which regularly host football for multiple teams and age groups. […]
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So we are three seasons into our grassroots journey, and loving every minute. There are a few things we wish we had known from the start which I wanted to pass on to parents starting their grassroots journey….. Always keep a spare bottle of water in the car. You will forget one day; you think […]
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