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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 […]
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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 […]
A WOMAN who embezzled nearly £15,000 from a Bradford junior football club would have been jailed had her actions led to its teams going under, a judge said yesterday. The Article from Rob Lowson via Bradford Telegraph and Argus reports that Jemma Blackburn, 35, was acting as treasurer for Westwood Juniors FC when she stole the […]
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The Guardian has reported on a new scam that one unlucky Grassroots team has fell foul of, the scam which involves emails being sent from what appears to be an official email from your own club asking for payments to be made externally to suppliers has cost Laurel Park FC from Reading £28,000. The club […]
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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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