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Diary of a Grassroots Coach – I ask myself is all of this worth it?
I’ve just sat down to dinner with the family. My phone is pinging messages constantly, and although I know I shouldn’t, I cannot help but sneak a peak. My messages are almost all concerning the football team I volunteer to coach. The messages range from wether I think the game (which is still three days […]
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FROM A COACH TO THEIR CHILD.
Dear son / daughter, I am sorry that you have to share me, That my time isn’t focused on you, I am sorry you are hanging around after, Still waiting when the matches are through. I know everyone else has gone home now, I know that you are standing right there, I know you were […]
Warning – Scammers targeting Grassroots Clubs again!!!
News has reached Grassroots that another club has had money stolen from online scammers. The scammers targeted Montpellier Villas FC youth division and scammed them of £4500 via a fruadulent scheme. The money had been meant to fund the seven youth sides which the Falmer-based football club runs, and following the theft, these teams’ futures […]
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Bouncing back from sporting failure – How can you help your child?
A race they were meant to win, a match that did not go their way and disappointment that they were not selected for their school or club team. A list of potential failures through the eye of a child, all with the potential to have a negative impact on their future sporting endeavours. Children choose to play […]
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Winning vs Development…Is there a 3rd Option?
Winning! What is winning and why is the word misconceived in children’s sports? “Winning isn’t important, it’s all about having fun, developing and taking part” Agree or not agree with that statement? Here’s my thoughts, Of course winning is important 100%. From the second your born, your want, your need and your desire to win […]
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What more can be done to help and protect our Grassroots Referees?
WEMBLEY STADIUM WILL NOT BE SOLD BY THE FA, AFTER SHAHID KHAN WITHDRAWS OFFER
FA Chief Executive, Martin Glenn, said: “Earlier this year, The FA received an unsolicited official offer from Shahid Khan to buy Wembley Stadium. It was a very credible offer and was given very serious consideration. Shahid Khan has informed us today that he will be withdrawing his offer to buy the stadium – and we […]
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Show Racism the Red Card – 19th of October Wear Red Day
Wear Red Day is our annual day of action to raise awareness of the work that we do and to raise funds to allow us to continue. This year, Wear Red Day (WRD) takes place on the 19th of October. It will be our fourth to date and gauging by the support that we’ve already […]
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The conversation afterwards……
We have all been there as parents on many occasions. We have stood in glorious weather and horrific weather, seen many great performances and seen plenty of forgettable ones. Sometimes we are in great spirits ourselves, have had a good week at work and have not been rushing around like maniacs trying to get our […]
