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My son, who is 8 has played for his team now for a year and a half now, I accept that he has the least ability on the team but to counter this he has the most enthusiasm. The coach was very fair in the first season giving most kids a good run out, recently […]
Read More… from 6 minutes !!! – My son cried when he got in the car, this can’t be right…
Were not sure of the science but what a fun guy to discuss “Minging sweaty feet and Grip socks” […]
Read More… from Minging sweaty feet and the benefits of Grip socks….apparently haha
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 […]
So why did I want to be a football coach and what did I think I would get out of it? The answer is not as simple as you might think. Actually it’s a bloody tough one to consider but I’ll try and be as honest as I can. When a parent looks over and […]
Read More… from ‘Why do I only come on if we’re winning by loads or losing by loads?’
Oh Great! It’s Sunday! A Grassroots Substitutes Parent It’s Sunday, the day my son has been waiting for all week. It’s football day. For me it can be the worst day of the week, from waking up to an excited child to going watching all the excitement ebb away as his game time dribs away […]
Read More… from Oh Great! It’s Sunday! A Grassroots Substitutes Parents’ Matchday
So we are three seasons into our grassroots journey, and loving every minute. There are a few things we wish we had known from the start which I wanted to pass on to parents starting their grassroots journey….. Always keep a spare bottle of water in the car. You will forget one day; you think […]
Read More… from A MESSAGE TO NEW GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL PARENTS..…
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 The FA and Nielsen found 88% of over 1,000 grassroots participants cite parents as […]
Read More… from ENGLAND CAPTAINS HOUGHTON AND KANE LAUNCH THE FA’s PLEDGE OF POSITIVITY
Have you ever wondered how hard it is to pick a team? They’re only 5 who can play on the pitch at any one time and I’ve got 9 to pick from, I want to put them all on! This is so hard! So do I pick a team with the 5 most developed […]
We can all help children enjoy football more by creating the right environment. That is why The FA has produced an easy-to-follow guide to help improve the matchday experience for younger players. From introducing codes of conduct to simply providing refreshments, the guide offers plenty of tips to help every volunteer, coach or manager of […]
Read More… from The FA Guide to Improving Matchday for Children
FA county coach developer, Rebecca Garlick, discusses the importance of engaging parents* in the coaching process and the crucial role they can have on the development of young players. 1. Parental significance Parents are in the majority of cases, the most important people involved in a young person’s life. From a young age, children trust […]
