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17th- 30th July – Grassroots supports National Childrens Football Week

Posted on 6 June 2017 (16 June 2023)

National Children’s Football Week From July 17th – July 30th we invite you to join with us in celebration of free football for children. This year Grassroots will be fully supporting the NCFA and the Jumpers4Goalposts free football week. Spearheaded by the National Children’s Football Alliance, National Children’s Football Week is a national celebration of children’s football. Their vision of affordability for […]

The Dangers of Copycat Coaching by FA talent technical coach Gavin Step

Posted on 1 June 2017 (16 June 2023)

Gavin Step, FA talent technical coach, outlines the dangers of copycat coaching and offers examples of how to tailor coaching sessions to individual players. Never before have football coaches had access to as many ‘off the shelf’ coaching sessions. Through social media and the internet a huge volume of ideas exist to inform practice design. The […]

Chinese FA force teams to pay towards Grassroots in China

Posted on 1 June 2017 (16 June 2023)

New rules coming into effect on the 19th of June could be a huge boost for grassroots clubs in China, in an unprecedented move by the Chinese FA, seen by many as a game changer. Clubs will be forced to match the amount paid on transfer fees into grassroots football in China. The CFA wants […]

Funding available from the Big Lottery Fund

Posted on 30 May 2017 (16 June 2023)

More funding available to teams and clubs. Awards for All offers grants of between £300 and £10,000 for grassroots and community activity that aims to improve life for local people and neighbourhoods. It doesn’t have a deadline and you can apply at NOW. Awards for all is the most popular grants programme so will prioritise groups […]

10 Top tips to reflect on your Coaching by FA Regional PE Coordinator

Posted on 29 May 2017 (16 June 2023)

FA Regional PE Coordinators, Chris Welburn and Chris Brammall, outline 10 top tips to help you reflect on your coaching. 1) Why reflect? Effective reflection allows you to examine and explore your experience of being a coach and all that it entails. This can help lead to a new understanding and appreciation of your role […]

Persimmon announces £600k of funding to support young people in sport

Posted on 29 May 2017 (16 June 2023)

Persimmon Healthy Communities supports sport for young people in England, Wales and Scotland. From May to December 2017 we are giving away 30 monthly donations of £750 each to purchase sports kits and equipment for teams and individuals aged 21 and under. Our main objective is for people to use the £750 to purchase sports […]

Boy of 12, dies after collapsing on pitch

Posted on 26 May 2017 (16 June 2023)

A boy of 12 has died after collapsing while playing football after school. The boy has been named locally as James Cook. James was a player of Bishop Auckland St Mary’s Junior Football Club and tributes were left on their Facebook page with the message ‘RIP James Cook’. […]

BREAKING NEWSThe FA Respect Awards are back for 2017

Posted on 12 May 2017 (16 June 2023)

This year we’re looking to celebrate achievements across an even wider range of roles – and we’d like people from across the game to nominate the people, clubs or leagues who make a real difference For All. Grassroots football champions come from all backgrounds and it’s time to recognise those that represent the very spirit […]

I am not a Coach. I am a Grassroots Coaches partner and a parent.

Posted on 11 May 2017 (16 June 2023)

I may not be a coach however I still attend every game cheering on every child as if they were my own. I may not be a coach however I attend every training session arriving before and leaving way after collecting subs, taking messages and helping sort kits etc. I spend hours watching other peoples […]

TOP 10 TIPS FOR MANAGING PLAYER BEHAVIOUR

Posted on 9 May 2017 (16 June 2023)

Merfyn Roberts, FA coach educator for the social corner, outlines 10 top-tips to help improve player behaviour. 1) Create a club language Kids need to understand what the expectations are at your club. Try and use language like “when you’re wearing the club badge we expect…” and “when you’re training with us on a Saturday morning […]

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