The FA and Football Foundation have launched The FA Futsal Fund, investing £300,000 into the development of Futsal in England. The scheme offers grants of either £1,500 or £3,000 to develop new youth futsal leagues across the country to increase the opportunity for players to play futsal on a regular basis in a structured games […]
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Engaging parents: it’s not ‘us and them’
FA county coach developer, Rebecca Garlick, discusses the importance of engaging parents* in the coaching process and the crucial role they can have on the development of young players. 1. Parental significance Parents are in the majority of cases, the most important people involved in a young person’s life. From a young age, children trust […]
“Do it, just do it”
Advice from Toni to any female considering getting involved in football “Do it, just do it” #GrassRoots #GrassrootsFootball #GRF #Grassroots4ALL#WomensFootball #WomensWorldCup #France2018 […]
Sin Bins, what do YOU think…..
Whose game is it anyway?
In many ways a simple question to answer, but one that despite what we may say as parents and sometimes as coaches, is not always backed up by the behaviours that we display on a regular basis. In the cold light of day we would probably acknowledge as parents that the sporting experience of our […]
Club Football in England is changing for everyone. 👀👀
400% price hike forces club to cancel children’s football tournament
Increase in charge of over 400% by outsourcing company causes local junior football club to cancel tournament after ten successful years Over the past decade Ormskirk West End FC have held their annual tournament each year at Ormskirk School and provided thousands of local children with the opportunity to celebrate their passion for football. The […]
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3G or Grass – Which do you prefer?
Whats YOUR biggest obstacle in Grassroots Football
Stay in the Game fund opens – £750 Grants Available for Mens Clubs
STAY IN THE GAME The Football Association’s Stay in the Game scheme, formerly known as Retain the Game, is aimed at supporting the retention of adult male teams. The scheme provides grants of £750 to clubs with existing male teams to support the essential costs of pitch hire, training venues, and affiliation fees. The application […]
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