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WHAT FOOTBALL SCOUTS LOOK FOR IN PLAYERS

by | Aug 11, 2025 | Latest News, News | 0 Comments

For young footballers aspiring to reach the next level, the prospect of being spotted by a scout is an exciting one. However, understanding what scouts look for can be...

Doctors to Prescribe Football to Boost Mental Health in Bold New Pilot

by | Jul 22, 2025 | Latest News | 0 Comments

In an innovative move to combat depression, GPs in Gloucestershire are set to prescribe live football matches instead of traditional medication, as part of a pioneering...

Pitch-Side Miracle: Teammates Save Footballer

by | Jul 14, 2025 | Health, Latest News | 0 Comments

What began as a friendly five-a-side match turned into a fight for life when 32-year-old Regan Pearson collapsed suddenly on the pitch. Sudden Collapse on the Pitch...

‘Why do I only come on if we’re winning by loads or losing by loads?’

by | Jul 10, 2025 | Latest News | 0 Comments

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...

WHAT FOOTBALL SCOUTS LOOK FOR IN PLAYERS

For young footballers aspiring to reach the next level, the prospect of being spotted by a scout is an exciting one. However, understanding what scouts look for can be the key to standing out from the competition. Most professional clubs develop player profiles...

YOUTH FOOTBALL COACH GAMBLES AWAY TEAMS TOURNAMENT FUND

Under-10s players were left heartbroken after the team’s coach used money raised for a trip to Spain to fund a gambling habit. A trusted junior football coach has left families devastated after squandering thousands of pounds meant to send a children’s football team...

FA UPDATE FOLLOWING THE RECENT SUPREME COURT TRANSGENDER RULING

FA Statement as follows; As the governing body of the national sport, our role is to make football accessible to as many people as possible, operating within the law and international football policy defined by UEFA and FIFA. The FA current policy, which allows...

POOGATE 💩!!! MATCH ABANDONED DUE TO SOMEONE POOING IN THE REFS SHOE

North Yorkshire Football Match Goes Down the Pan After Referee Finds Poo in Shoe In one of the strangest match abandonments the beautiful game has ever seen, a North Yorkshire football fixture was flushed down the drain at half-time after the referee found a steaming...

TEENAGE REF ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTED BY PARENT AT YOUTH GAME

The incident took place at an under-14s match and one of the clubs has said it is 'dealing with the matter internally'   A teenage referee was allegedly assaulted by a parent at a youth football match in Rhondda Cynon Taf. South Wales Police have confirmed they...

“UTTER SHOCK” AS CHILD DIES IN TRAGIC CAR CRASH ON 3G PITCH

A scene of "utter panic" unfolded after a car crashed through a fence and onto a sports pitch, tragically killing one child and injuring another. The incident occurred at Kendal Rugby Club at approximately 5:00 PM GMT on Wednesday, according to Cumbria Police....

CHILD ASSAULTED BY MAN ON PITCH AT U14 GAME

A child was assaulted during a game, on the pitch by an adult male at a junior match in South Cumbria. The incident took place yesterday, Sunday March 2, at Allithwaite Community Centre, in Allithwaite, near Grange-over-Sands. A statement from South Lakes Police was...

WHAT FOOTBALL SCOUTS LOOK FOR IN PLAYERS

For young footballers aspiring to reach the next level, the prospect of being spotted by a scout is an exciting one. However, understanding what scouts look for can be the key to standing out from the competition. Most professional clubs develop player profiles...

WATER Vs ENERGY DRINK FOR CHILDREN

Why Water is the Best Choice for Children in Grassroots Football As parents, we all want our children to thrive, both on and off the football pitch. Whether they’re practicing their dribbling skills or playing a game, staying hydrated is essential for their...

ACADEMY RELEASE STATEMENT OVER CONCERNS UNKNOWN MALE CLAIMING TO BE CLUB SCOUT

This week, local grassroots clubs received an email from Portsmouth Academy raising concerns about someone falsely claiming to represent the club. The individual, who is said to be in his 60s, wearing a Portsmouth FC kit, and carrying a staff ID card, has approached...

Pitch-Side Miracle: Teammates Save Footballer

by | Jul 14, 2025 | Health, Latest News | 0 Comments

What began as a friendly five-a-side match turned into a fight for life when 32-year-old Regan Pearson collapsed suddenly on the pitch. Sudden Collapse on the Pitch...

WATER Vs ENERGY DRINK FOR CHILDREN

by | Feb 27, 2025 | headline news, Health, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

Why Water is the Best Choice for Children in Grassroots Football As parents, we all want our children to thrive, both on and off the football pitch. Whether they’re...

Osgood Schlatters Disease/ Knee Injury – Know the facts

by | Feb 19, 2025 | Coaching, Featured, Health, News | 0 Comments

This week we visit Osgood Schlatters Disease, or as I like to call it a condition of the knee in children! What exactly is Osgood Schlatters? Essentially it is painful...

HOW TO SUPPORT PLAYERS WITH AUTISM

by | May 15, 2024 | headline news, Health, Health courses, News | 0 Comments

Here England Football Learning explain what autism is and how coaches can support players who have it. What is autism?   Autism is a lifelong developmental disability....

FA THUNDERSTORM GUIDANCE FOR GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL

by | Feb 29, 2024 | Health, Latest News, News, Parents | 0 Comments

The FA have released the following guidance to outline the steps required to protect the safety of participants in grassroots football in the event of a thunderstorm....

How to support players with ADHD

by | Feb 7, 2024 | Health, Health courses, Latest News, News, Parents | 0 Comments

Here, England Football Learning explain what attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is and how coaches can support players who have it.   What is ADHD? ...

HEADING IN TRAINING FA GUIDANCE

by | Oct 16, 2023 | Health, Latest News, News | 0 Comments

 AGE GROUP GUIDANCE U7, U8, U9, U10, U11 Heading should not be introduced in training sessions at this age. The Foundation Phase DNA aims to provide an enjoyable and...

Safeguarding Awareness for Parents & Carers

by | Sep 1, 2023 | headline news, Health, Latest News, News, Parents | 0 Comments

About the course Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility – but are you clear about the vital role you can play? Safeguarding is about creating safe environments and...

DCMS ANNOUNCES NEW ALL-SPORT CONCUSSION GUIDELINES

by | Apr 28, 2023 | Health, Latest News | 0 Comments

We welcome the introduction of new UK-wide Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport, which was announced today by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport [DCMS]...

The FA Concussion guidance for football coaches

by | Mar 7, 2023 | headline news, Health, News | 0 Comments

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...

The FA FREE Sudden Cardiac Arrest Module

by | Mar 11, 2022 | Health, Health courses, News | 0 Comments

The FA free online module is to raise awareness and knowledge of sudden cardiac arrests in football.  The module will enable you to recognise and respond appropriately...

SEVERS DISEASE – Symptoms, Signs and Treatments

by | Jul 22, 2021 | Coaching, Featured, Footy Mums, Health, News | 0 Comments

Severs disease is the most common issue I have seen recently with children. The majority of them currently play football extensively! It’s also called calcaneal...

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