The idea of delivering the ‘perfect’ coaching session can prove restrictive for coaches who want to learn and get better, explains FA Coach Mentor, Graeme Carrick. Asking players to step out of their comfort zone, try new things and experiment, are common coaching requests. However, how many coaches can honestly say they are willing to […]
Have fun, make friends, play football The Football Association and SSE have teamed up to launch a new initiative in 2017, SSE Wildcats, designed to inspire girls aged between 5-11 to be involved in the sport. SSE Wildcats Girls’ Football Clubs provide girls with regular opportunities to play football and take part in organised sessions […]
The FA has invited grassroots leagues at Step 7 and below of the National League System to trial Temporary Dismissals (more commonly known as ‘sin bins’) during their fixtures next season. Following the decision of IFAB earlier this year to permit National Associations the ability to implement changes in rules at grassroots level of the […]
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Pete Sturgess, FA national coach for players 5-11, outlines 10 ways to help young players deal with winning and losing. 1) Help kids deal with losing Kids enjoy the competitive element of the game and don’t need to be pushed to ‘win’. However, being so young they’re not sure how to handle the ups and down […]
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How to prevent scorelines of 13-0, 19-1 and 27-0 in youth football was the subject of a recent blog by Jack Walton, FA regional coach development manager. In the article, Jack stresses the importance of creating competitive balance in youth football to ensure an enjoyable, equal and beneficial learning experience for all involved. Here, we asked Jack […]
Managing player behaviour Understanding what young players want from their grassroots football experience can help prevent poor behaviour, writes FA county coach developer, Mike Antrobus. Poor player behaviour at training or matchday is often caused by boredom, the desire for attention, or the practice activity being pitched too hard or easy. […]
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An 81-year-old man has been charged by police in Scotland investigating alleged historical sexual abuse in youth football. […]
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Delegates from youth leagues all over the country will unite at St. George’s Park this weekend to explore how best to develop player-centred environments to create prime football experiences. […]
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A SCUNTHORPE junior football club is believed to be the first in North Lincolnshire to introduce a total smoking ban at its ground. As reported in the Scunthorpe Telegraph, Park Tigers JFC will implement the ban today (Friday, March 31) and prohibit smoking anywhere at Charles Le Quelenec Park on Brumby Wood Lane. […]
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This season has been my first proper season of coaching my own team and I can say it’s honestly been fantastic. I’ve loved every moment, and I’m sure the players and parents have done also. I’ve been ever so excited looking forward to next season, making all sorts of plans. However, life doesn’t always go […]
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