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GET EXTRA GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE FA’S COACH MENTOR PROGRAMME

Posted on 13 September 2017 (12 June 2023)

The FA Coach Mentor Programme is a major investment in the grassroots game and offers on-the-ground support to FA Charter Standard Clubs and coaches. The FA sees the development of coaches as central to the development of the game, and working collaboratively accelerates learning and supports coaches’ development. Mentoring support at a club could include: […]

Under 16s game abandoned as match descends into chaos as Police are called

Posted on 12 September 2017 (6 April 2023)

A junior football match descended into violence after a referee sent off parents at the weekend, the incident which occurred at Blackburn Central High School involving 2 U16s teams on Saturday sparked calls for police to attend Police said they were called to the incident at around 10.50am after a fight broke out between approximately 20 […]

The life and times of a Grassroots Coach….

Posted on 5 September 2017 (12 June 2023)

S/he looks at the clock at work, it’s 4:30 and needs to be at the pitch an hour before everyone else. Put the nets up, mark out the field, sort out the strips, fill out the team sheet, fill the water bottles make sure S/he has the first aid kit, won’t have any dinner today […]

Respect – FA announce 75% discount off Respect equipment

Posted on 28 August 2017 (12 June 2023)

The grassroots football season has begun with a huge and refreshed push by The FA and Football Foundation on the Respect scheme to ensure that football – both on and off the pitch – continues to be enjoyable, inclusive and a positive experience For All. This scheme offers clubs, leagues and schools with the opportunity […]

FA Breaking News !!!!! Subsidised Defibrillators for Football Clubs

Posted on 20 August 2017 (12 June 2023)

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) and The Football Association (The FA) are calling on grassroots and amateur football clubs in England to help save more lives from cardiac arrests by installing lifesaving defibrillators. Less than 1 in 10 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the UK. You can help beat those odds by applying […]

You could have done this! You could have done that!

Posted on 17 August 2017 (12 June 2023)

As I take my place in the hot seat, I can see their eyes in the mirror, beaming at me, waiting to begin, I want to crawl away and shiver. And it begins ……. You could have done this! You could have done that, You could have passed it here, You could have shouted, you […]

Diary of a Grassroots Coach – Does league position take priority over player development?

Posted on 16 August 2017 (12 June 2023)

How important are leagues to parents, and does league position take priority over player development? Last season was tough for my sons U9’s team. There had been a number of players who had been scouted by local academies, which meant we had to rebuild our team. The boy’s took time to gel and they soon realised that winning games, was […]

RIP – Shropshire Coach dies of suspected heart attack at football session

Posted on 15 August 2017 (12 June 2023)

It is with great sadness that teacher and Allscot U14 manager Craig Colley, who was head of the English department at Lakelands Academy in Ellesmere, died whilst at the regular evening training session of Shrewsbury Juniors Football Club last wednesday. Official club statement; It is with sadness and deep regret that we have to release […]

More funding available, Apply HERE

Posted on 11 August 2017 (15 June 2023)

Football Against Racism in Europe (Fare) Network has opened its Football People grants application process, which supports inclusive activities across the continent. Fare have made available a set of grants to fund activities and events as part of the Football People actions weeks, one of the biggest social action activities in sport. The campaign aims […]

Criminal record checks for those working with children

Posted on 3 August 2017 (22 June 2023)

Criminal Record Checks (CRC) in Football The FA’s Policy As part of our safeguarding children strategy, The FA requires those working in eligible* roles with children and young people to pass a criminal records check. This is in line with legislation and government guidance and is standard practice. We provide the framework and guidance for […]

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