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Why setting boundaries helps both player and coach
Creag Lawrence, FA PE coordinator, believes that setting boundaries and using consequences can benefit both coach and player. In the past, detentions, ‘laps’ or being shouted at was the extent of ‘behaviour management’ strategy used by teachers at school – or adults in the football setting. Interventions were used to apply control.In modern educational settings, […]
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£1500 Grow the Game grants available for Girls, Women and Disability Teams – Apply HERE
GROW THE GAME The Foundation’s Grow the Game Scheme provides grants of up to £1,500 for the creation of new football teams and coaching qualifications, with money provided by The FA. The Scheme is delivered by the Foundation. The application window is now open and is due to close on Thursday 28 March. STEP 1 […]
Arson causes £10,000 of damage to Birchwood Colts JFC equipment
Arsonists have caused misery and heartache to Birchwood Colts JFC, a junior football club from Birchwood. On the evening of the 23rd one of the Birchwood Colts children’s football club containers was set on fire causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. This football club runs as a facility for young children to enjoy football, […]
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Using televised games to help players learn
Laura Seth, FA performance analysis education lead, looks at learning opportunities for young players away from training. We now live and interact in a digital world where live football – both at home and abroad – as well as a whole host of football-related content is available online and on television. With the winter months […]
SIN BINS TO CONTINUE FOR 2018-19 SEASON
The Football Association has announced that select trials of Temporary Dismissals – more commonly known as ‘sin bins’ – will continue during the 2018/19 season before becoming mandatory for all leagues at Step 7 and below from the 2019/20 season. The scheme was originally conceived following a decision by the International Football Association Board [IFAB] […]
DISCOVER HOW POSITIVE COACHING MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO YOUNG PLAYERS.
Whether you’re a parent or guardian, a player or a volunteer, what are the cornerstones of coaching that ensure whoever’s playing football gets the most positive experience from it, whatever their level? To support the launch of The FA’s ‘We only do positive’ handbook by Gareth Southgate, Shaun Waite, Football Development Officer at Leicestershire County FA, shares his tips […]
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SIGN UP FOR THE FA PEOPLE’S CUP HERE!!!!
Grassroots teams from across the country can now sign up to compete in The FA People’s Cup for 2019. The People’s Cup, which is the largest small-sided football competition in the country, is made up of 15 different categories and offers a chance of glory for all. With two rounds to progress through before the […]
OPPORTUNITY FOR NON-LEAGUE FACILITIES TO BE TRANSFORMED THANKS TO BUILDBASE
FA Trophy and FA Vase sponsor Buildbase is giving the chance for participating clubs to have their facilities transformed. The £100k Transfer Deal will give away £25,000 worth of renovation building materials to four clubs in 2018-19. There will be two opportunities for clubs taking part in the Buildbase FA Trophy or Buildbase FA Vase […]
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Dalton Dynamoes U6 player diagnosed with Leukemia over Christmas
After Tyler’s mum had been back and forth from the doctors over the last few months, Tyler became very ill on 27th December and Jade had to take him to HRI. Very quickly, it became apparent that Tyler was more ill than anyone could have imagined. The family received the devastating news that Tyler has Leukemia. […]
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