We received an email from a grassroots football coach at the end of his tether, telling us he was quitting and the reasons behind it. I would like you to make this email public so hopefully someone somewhere may learn from what I’m saying and stop with immediate...
20-0 games are soul destroying and can take weeks, or sometimes months to re-build a child’s self esteem so why do we witness it week in week out ! And who benefits from this score line? So this weekend I’ve seen some interesting results and score lines...
With a reported rise in ref abuse & incidents on the sidelines we ask…. ????Is there a rise in tension boiling over on our sidelines at the moment? ✅ Yes ❌No We spoke to some coaches, parents and refs about tensions on the sidelines and this is what they...
We could all use a little positivity. Positivity makes a difference; it makes us thrive. We know there’s nowhere you like to thrive more than in and around grassroots football, so how about a little positivity boost from us to get your 2021 off to the best possible...
The FA and McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards are for people who make a positive difference. It’s our way to celebrate the fantastic individuals who put their heart and soul into the grassroots game across England – and say a huge thank you to the incredible...
The Football Association [The FA] has today launched the ‘Pledge of Positivity’ which asks parents and spectators involved in under-18s grassroots football to commit to creating a more positive environment at matches across the country. A recent survey conducted by...
