It has been reported in the Sun that a former Southampton youth coach Bob Higgins appeared in court on the 20th of July accused of 65 sex attacks on young players. The 64-year-old allegedly preyed on 23 lads who were all under 17 over three decades between 1970 and 1996. He was quizzed last December following […]
I never wrote a match report on Saturday! Why ? Because I was more interested in the physiological effect the 3 points would impact on me as coach. I always revisit games for days afterwards in my head. The what if’s, the buts, the why’s and when’s. How can I help the children for next […]
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With teams returning back to training over the next few weeks, Pete Sturgess, FA National Coach for players aged 5-11, outlines ten top-tips to help get young players ready for the new season. The tips below are based on guidance from the England DNA Foundation Phase project – which you can read more about below – […]
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FOR THE 2017-18 SEASON 32 GRASSROOTS LEAGUES WILL TRIAL TEMPORARY DISMISSALS The Football Association has today announced the 32 grassroots leagues that will trial Temporary Dismissals – more commonly known as ‘sin bins’ – during the 2017-18 season. From Step 7 of the National League system and below 130 grassroots leagues registered an interest in […]
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Working with our local communities to sow the seeds of change. We are committed to supporting the communities that we work and live in. That is why we created the Ford Britain Trust. Since April 1975 we have been able to help fund the education and advancement of our neighbours. We pay special attention to projects […]
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Wow, where do I start with this one. I’ve had a bunch of kids together since they were 4 years old. I’m just a dad of one of the kids who stepped forward when no one else would. The Diary of a Grassroots Coach….. I said from the start that all kids would get the […]
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It was a sunny Saturday afternoon in May and the clock struck noon, this meant it was that time again for little 7-year-old Ben. Uniform, shin guards and boots at the ready. Suddenly Ben heard his father demanding him to “Get in the car!!”. Hesitantly Ben, walked towards the car, with a sense of excitement […]
A coaches worth isn’t found in their win/loss record or on the resume of which team they have coached, it is found in the impact that they have on their players lives. “A good coach takes his love for the game and instills it in you. They mould you into the player they see inside […]
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Apprenticeship Programme 2017/18 Duration: 12 months Start date: Autumn 2017 Please note that the closing date for applications is midnight, 16th July 2017. Our Organisation: Here at The FA we are responsible for overseeing, promoting and developing English football at all levels, from grassroots through to the professional game. We are passionate about making football […]
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Result orientated football and emphasis on a passing game strips away ingenuity, whilst pressure from adults promotes the player to make the safe option. “None of that silly stuff”. How many times have you heard an adult shout that? There are very few coaches and adults that promote and prioritise ball mastery and tricks in […]
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