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When I started at The FA only five months ago, I said how delighted I was to become Chairman and that I was relishing the challenge. I also said that it was an honour to join The FA at such a pivotal point in the organisation’s recent history. In my first few months in charge […]
I was wondering what people’s thoughts were on where the priority for investment should be. Recently I’ve seen many few posts about mini soccer being played indoors in the winter or even converting to Futsal. I’ve seen some good points made, and some points I don’t agree with on this debate. A few years ago […]
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Many thanks to Dan Yeo for this piece on football academies in England. There’s no doubt that football academies are harsh environments. The FA’s official website even describes the process of getting released by one as ‘heart-breaking’, which, considering they’re trying to increase participation levels, is hardly encouraging… It’s entirely truthful though and not particularly […]
As I write this, I know maybe it’s my last diary entry, hopefully my feelings will Change but right now maybe my last before I walk away from something I’ve done for 3-4 years now. I’m a Coach who has just had enough of too many parents doing everything but being happy there kid loves […]
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I’m a coach and I love training the kids, seeing them smile, playing a game they love. .. week after week standing smart and proud in their kits .. preparing themselves ready for the game a head. . I enjoy arranging events where they can have fun and team build, bonding and creating friendships, memories […]
Read More… from Dear parents / spectators / family / whoever doesn’t VOLUNTEER!!!!
Ok, I’m not one to complain, but I feel I have to vent about an incident that happened 2 weeks ago. Every week I get to training about 30 minutes early to set up and stay back about 20 minutes to pack away. 2 weeks ago it was really wet when I set up, the […]
Read More… from Thanks for leaving me to put everything away in the hail guys!!!