This article looks at using a more games-based approach for players aged 5-11 in the Foundation Phase and the potential benefits of this way of working. For many young children, playing in games of football is the driving force behind their early engagement with the sport and their motivation, enthusiasm and focus remain high when […]
Creative ways to use the popular football video game to connect with young players. This Christmas many of the players we coach will enjoy playing the newly released FIFA video game. Parents will battle with their children, bargaining and arguing about how long they can play for, and at what time of day. Although some […]
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A matchday is a significant learning opportunity for players and should be treated as such. Coaches should focus upon helping each player to maximise this opportunity and embrace the matchday experience. A good start point for coaches is to be clear about what players will try to learn on matchday. Too often coaches try and […]
FA Girls’ Football Week is your opportunity to engage as many women and girls as possible in football. During FA Girls’ Football Week the whole country will gear up to encourage football activities for girls, which can include playing, training or even learning more about the beautiful game. FA Girls’ Football Week is taking place […]
The ‘magic’ of the FA Cup was certainly alive in this third round qualifying tie replay with Stratford Town at home to Scarborough AFC I was there as coach of Stratford Town’s U9’s who were official mascots for the match and an end to end match went into ET. In the 100th minute, the ref […]
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Areley kings fc have recently taken delivery of a life saving defibrillator for its ground on Stourport Road, club youth secretary Dee Carter said “ the committee has been looking at buying a defibrillator for some time but the cost was prohibitive so when the FA and British Heart Foundation offered them to Charter Standard […]
In a devastating blow to junior football and homegrown pathways into the professional game, Premier league club Huddersfield Town scrap all academy teams from U7s – U16s. A huge blow and one we hope doesn’t set a precedent to other professional clubs, please see extracts from a club statement from their website…. Huddersfield Town has […]
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On Monday September the 11th we lost a true character and friend of Abertillery Excelsiors in Christopher Barnett, who tragically passed away . Barney was widely known in the community and within the football family, he was much loved and highly respected by his peers. He leaves behind wife Lesley and his son, Aaron. Saturday […]
The Football Association and Football Foundation have today (Monday 18 September) launched a £300,000 fund aimed at developing the sport of Futsal in England. Equipment, coaching and referee starter packs made available to boost the sport Fund aims to create more Futsal leagues and competitions across the country Applications are now open and close on […]
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Do you know a local project that needs funding? For community projects, an ordinary thing can mean everything, but funding can be a problem. The Aviva Community Fund is back, offering support and funding to causes that make a real difference where you live. Your project is right for the Aviva Community Fund if it: […]
