So my boy finally reached the magical age of 7 last spring and all the football training, school clubs could now pay off and I could get him on a team. It turned out the local FA affiliated club were looking for coaches to run an under 7 team. I jumped at the chance! I […]
Read More… from A very honest message from a parent coach, if only I had asked first….
I want to thank you coach for all that you do, I know that my child looks up to you, Not only are you helping him develop his sport, I am aware of how much consideration and thought.. Goes into your sessions and goes into the team, How your efforts are rewarded, When you’re seeing […]
Read More… from Wow!!!! Coach receives this text from a parent. It will melt your heart.
Where do I begin? Suppose I best start at the beginning. Nearly two years ago when I came home from work I was greeted by my very giddy young son Kyle, he had just been to the local football pitch with my brother. “Dad I want to play for a team I know I’m good […]
Read More… from Tales of a touch line dad, where do I begin….
This weekend I was so lucky, so lucky in fact not only did I get to meet my heroes. I also got to watch them play!!!! Because you see I wasn’t watching Chelsea or Man Utd, not even Barcelona….. I watched them play with so much passion and energy I could feel the love of […]
I’ve just sat down to dinner with the family. My phone is pinging messages constantly, and although I know I shouldn’t, I cannot help but sneak a peak. My messages are almost all concerning the football team I volunteer to coach. The messages range from wether I think the game (which is still three days […]
Read More… from Diary of a Grassroots Coach – I ask myself is all of this worth it?
