As the tournament season draws to an end, I would just like to reflect on something I witnessed first hand yesterday. Junior Tournaments can be quite fascinating to the impartial observer as it can draw together teams from opposite ends of the Grassroots spectrum. On the one hand the fun/social teams there for a day […]
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First aider, counsellor, lace tier but most of all their friend, Someone they look up to, forever remembered when one day this will end. High fives, clapping and encouragement, Now that’s what we want to see, Not shouting from the sidelines undermining me. Cheering, smiling, happy faces when your child stares over at you, Having fun […]
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The FA and Foundation’s Respect barriers and Respect packs (made up of captains’ armbands, marshals’ bibs and Respect Signage) are available to football leagues and clubs to ensure there is good behaviour by players and parents alike in the grassroots game, with money provided by The FA and vouchers supplied by the Foundation. Youth football […]
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My sons first game, the first time he pulls on HIS team colours, the badge on the chest is HIS badge. I should be buzzing, why do I feel so nervous?? I wonder what he must be thinking, I know what I’m thinking and feeling, the pride, the sense of growing up and even a […]
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In grassroots football we are told that development of players is a key area, the professional game however have a cheque book culture that rewards those who have zero involvement on the development of the player, a slap in the face to grassroots football. So Pogba is back with huge fanfare and special effects and […]
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Kids at Ben Shaw’s school didn’t believe he was coached by the former England striker – until he turned up with Ben Football legend Matt Le Tissier turned up at fan Ben Shaw’s school prom – to prove to bullies he coaches him. Goalkeeper Ben, 11, from Southampton, Hants, has been attending Matt Le Tissier […]
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A HAMPSHIRE football club may have to fold after a devastating fire caused an estimated £10,000 damage to vital equipment. Shipping containers at Hamble United FC’s ground in Satchell Lane, are thought to have been targeted by thieves using a disk cutter, sparking a blaze yesterday afternoon. Although nothing was stolen, the fire has left players and […]
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So you’ve got the job. You’re the gaffer. Whether you’re a budding Mourinho or a reluctant volunteer you’ve got the responsibility of managing the team. You might have a detailed five-year strategy or just a few stinky bibs and some flat footballs but hopefully this resource will provide you with a few pointers in the […]
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As if running a grassroots team wasn’t hard enough, sick theives have stolen a brand new kit from a grassroots club. The kit had been left in a “safe place” by the delivery and awaiting collection by the manager. Unfortunately opportunistic theives have stolen the parcel containing the new kit. A statement from the club […]
Winners of the 2016 FA Community Awards presented by McDonald’s have been announced. The grassroots champions across seven categories will be honoured at a special ceremony ahead of the FA Community Shield on August 7. There is a 400,000 strong volunteer workforce in grassroots football and the Awards serve as a platform to highlight some […]
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