by GRF Admin | Apr 23, 2019 | Coaching, Featured, News
FA county coach developer, Rebecca Garlick, provides a list of practical coaching tips. For all the excitement and enjoyment, taking a team to a tournament can be a challenging time for coaches. With this in mind, planning for the event is absolutely essential. The...
by GRF Admin | Feb 1, 2019 | No Ref - No Game
LAWS OF THE GAME Law 1 – The field of play Field surface The field of play must be a wholly natural or, if competition rules permit, a wholly artificial playing surface except where competition rules permit an integrated combination of artificial and natural...
by GRF Admin | Feb 1, 2019 | No Ref - No Game
Why referee? Refereeing is a great way to be involved in football. There are opportunities for everyone, whether you only want to referee at your local club or progress to the international stage. It gives you the opportunity to remain active in the game following...
by GRF Admin | Jan 22, 2019 | Coaching, Featured, News, Parents, Respect
Whether you’re a parent or guardian, a player or a volunteer, what are the cornerstones of coaching that ensure whoever’s playing football gets the most positive experience from it, whatever their level? To support the launch of The FA’s ‘We only do...
by GRF Admin | Nov 28, 2018 | Featured, News, Respect
Dear Youth Football Coaches, “In your position, you’re likely to be one of the most important role models in a young person’s life. Your role in helping children to develop as footballers and young people should never be underestimated. The way you act, the way...