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Following another weekend of bodycam trials for referees in four grassroots leagues in England, find out how it’s all been going… As the trial of the use of referee bodycams kicks-off across four selected adult grassroots football leagues in England this season, we checked in with Dan Meeson, our head of refereeing, technical and […]
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The FA will introduce point deductions for teams across the grassroots game from the start of the 2023-24 season if their players or coaches commit repeated offences of serious misconduct. This landmark development has been approved by the Football Regulatory Authority and ratified by the FA Council, and it is part of our commitment to […]
Read More… from THE FA TO INTRODUCE POINT DEDUCTIONS FOR SERIOUS MISCONDUCT IN GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL
We want you to complete the National Survey – HERE Calling ALL…. PLAYERS COACHES/MANAGERS VOLUNTEERS PARENTS CLUB OFFICIALS LEAGUE OFFICIALS REFEREES COUNTY FA OFFICIALS SUPPORTERS Join a Conversation about Our Game We want you to complete the National Survey – HERE Share your views. Shape our future. With YOUR help, this can be […]
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Right where do I start? For over a decade I have been involved in the local football league. During this period I have spent time as a coach, mentor, referee, physio, kit man, refreshments stall worker etc. For the past two years I’ve been spending my Sundays as a League Rep at local youth games. […]
Read More… from The Diary of a Grassroots Coach – Kids “released” age 9 in Grassroots, really!!!
The FA has issued guidance for everyone in grassroots football on the Coronation Weekend (6-8 May 2023). “The Coronation of His Majesty, King Charles III will be held on Saturday 6 May 2023, and the events of that weekend will mark a historic moment for the country. There will be a number of matches scheduled […]
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For the majority of us, we coach or manage our football team because it gives us a sense of joy. We enjoy the feeling we get when we help a child achieve something within the game that makes their face light up. We’re not professionals, but we were the ones that stepped forward to run […]
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Fancy a FREE Veo for your team or club plus tripod and subscription for a whole year????? To ENTER simply fill in this 1 minute Survey from Veo HERE Competition Terms and Conditions HERE […]
The Grassroots Football Awards is our opportunity to celebrate the people who make grassroots football great for everyone. They’re for the people who make a positive difference. They’re our way to recognise the fantastic people who put their heart and soul into football across our County FA and England. Nominate HERE Most of all, they’re […]
The current provision of youth football in England from U7s to U18s to be assessed, with aim to identify new and exciting ways to improve the grassroots game for all young people A project will be carried out to explore the future of youth football in England, which will help to identify new and exciting […]
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Concussion guidance for football coaches This article introduces how to recognise and manage a concussion in football. It also signposts The FA’s official concussion guidance. What is a concussion? A concussion is an injury to the brain that affects how it functions. Concussion is often caused by an impact to the head. However, it can […]
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