by GRF Admin | Nov 27, 2018 | Coaching, Featured, Footy Mums, News
A real moment of grassroots magic happened at the weekend that restored my faith in the sport, a child I’ve coached for about a year who came from a team who said he “wasn’t good enough” In all the games he’s ever played (including...
by GRF Admin | Nov 22, 2018 | Coaching, Featured, Footy Mums, News
So my boy finally reached the magical age of 7 last spring and all the football training, school clubs could now pay off and I could get him on a team. It turned out the local FA affiliated club were looking for coaches to run an under 7 team. I jumped at the chance!...
by GRF Admin | Nov 1, 2018 | Coaching, Footy Mums, News
Dear son / daughter, I am sorry that you have to share me, That my time isn’t focused on you, I am sorry you are hanging around after, Still waiting when the matches are through. I know everyone else has gone home now, I know that you are standing right there, I...
by GRF Admin | Oct 28, 2018 | Featured, Footy Mums, News
A race they were meant to win, a match that did not go their way and disappointment that they were not selected for their school or club team. A list of potential failures through the eye of a child, all with the potential to have a negative impact on their future...
by GRF Admin | Sep 2, 2018 | Footy Mums, News, Parents, Respect
Its an interesting question to consider, where is the line where supportive becomes pushy? Is there a definitive line or is it more grey than we think? Heres an impactful article by Ronan McGann from Metrafit penned in 2014 that is relevant still today As everyone...
