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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!!!
In today’s fast-paced, competitive business landscape, we are constantly seeking ways to improve our personal and professional skills. Surprisingly, one of the most effective ways to accomplish this is by becoming a volunteer sports coach. The skills and experiences gained from coaching can lead to lasting benefits for your business. This article will outline five […]
Read More… from The Winning Formula: How Being a Volunteer Sports Coach Benefits Your Career
A recent grassroots survey revealed a whopping 89% of teams have had a player approached by another coach to play for them. We asked why the craze towards poaching the best players from the area to create an elite team, who does this benefit? Is it best for the kids? Is it to feed a […]
The FA have released guidance and support for Spectacles and Goggles in Football. Can players wear spectacles or goggles when playing football? Flying footballs and close physical contact make football a moderate risk sport for eye injuries. Spectacles or goggles may provide protection from injury and can also be worn with those who need to […]
Read More… from FA Guidance For Spectacles and Goggles in Football
We want your boots! Join our mission to rehome at least one million pairs of quality football boots across the UK, to stop them ending up in landfill. That’s the same as taking 7,000 cars off the road for a year, in carbon reductions. Get started HERE Football is back! There’s no better time […]
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 […]
Read More… from The FA to explore the future of youth football in England
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 […]
Read More… from The FA Concussion guidance for football coaches
Safeguarding | Why is it important Because sometimes in football things can go wrong Warning Dion Raitt is a survivor of child sexual abuse at the hands of his football coach. This is his story and this is why safeguarding is Everyone’s responsibility & that’s why we’re backing playsafe. #playsafe […]
Read More… from Safeguarding – Why is it important? Here is Dions Story……
Have you got an amazing young female player on your team? Has she got what it takes to grow from grassroots to greatness? Could she become a Lioness of the future? Refer a player HERE Yes? Here’s your chance to refer a player and she could take her first step on the Women’s England […]
Read More… from Do you know a future Lioness? If you can see it, she can be it.
The Football Association has today announced the launch of England Futsal – a new partnership for the future management of Futsal operations in England. England Futsal is a new independent venture, which will partner with The FA over an initial five-year period, with the aim of providing long-term stability and growth for Futsal in this […]
Read More… from The FA announces a new partnership with England Futsal
