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A third of children in England “Not Active Enough” Leading Survey Reveals
One in three children in England does fewer than 30 minutes of physical activity a day – half the amount recommended by government guidelines, a report by Sport England suggests. The survey is the largest ever of its kind and gives comprehensive insight into how children in England are taking part in sport and physical activity, […]
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GARETH SOUTHGATE SHOWS SUPPORT FOR FA RESPECT CAMPAIGN
Dear Youth Football Coaches, “In your position, you’re likely to be one of the most important role models in a young person’s life. Your role in helping children to develop as footballers and young people should never be underestimated. The way you act, the way you behave and the time you commit plays a massive […]
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Alex gave me a look I will never ever forget, in fact it gave me goosebumps.
A real moment of grassroots magic happened at the weekend that restored my faith in the sport, a child I’ve coached for about a year who came from a team who said he “wasn’t good enough” In all the games he’s ever played (including training) he’s never ever scored, at the weekend we were getting […]
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Isn’t it great when the keeper gets to be the hero and Save the game. (See what we did there😂) #SafeHands
A very honest message from a parent coach, if only I had asked first….
So my boy finally reached the magical age of 7 last spring and all the football training, school clubs could now pay off and I could get him on a team. It turned out the local FA affiliated club were looking for coaches to run an under 7 team. I jumped at the chance! I […]
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This amazing Footy Dad can’t help but cry every time his daughter scores a goal. We were there to see his daughter score and he nearly had us in tears. #ProudDad
Wow!!!! Coach receives this text from a parent. It will melt your heart.
I want to thank you coach for all that you do, I know that my child looks up to you, Not only are you helping him develop his sport, I am aware of how much consideration and thought.. Goes into your sessions and goes into the team, How your efforts are rewarded, When you’re seeing […]
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Tales of a touch line dad, where do I begin….
Where do I begin? Suppose I best start at the beginning. Nearly two years ago when I came home from work I was greeted by my very giddy young son Kyle, he had just been to the local football pitch with my brother. “Dad I want to play for a team I know I’m good […]
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Then I realised how much these kids had changed my life – Diary of a Grassroots Coach
This weekend I was so lucky, so lucky in fact not only did I get to meet my heroes. I also got to watch them play!!!! Because you see I wasn’t watching Chelsea or Man Utd, not even Barcelona….. I watched them play with so much passion and energy I could feel the love of […]
