by GRF Admin | Jun 14, 2017 | Footy Mums, News
As a parent of a 15 year old newly qualified referee, I simply couldn’t continue to sit back and say nothing anymore. What my son has been subjected to would not happen in any other walk of life or profession. My son has been involved in Grassroots for about 10...
by GRF Admin | Jun 13, 2017 | News
So you’ve got the job. You’re the gaffer. Whether you’re a budding Mourinho or a reluctant volunteer you’ve got the responsibility of managing the team. You might have a detailed five-year strategy or just a few stinky bibs and some flat footballs but hopefully this...
by GRF Admin | Jun 6, 2017 | News
National Children’s Football Week From July 17th – July 30th we invite you to join with us in celebration of free football for children. This year Grassroots will be fully supporting the NCFA and the Jumpers4Goalposts free football week. Spearheaded by the...
by GRF Admin | Jun 1, 2017 | News
Gavin Step, FA talent technical coach, outlines the dangers of copycat coaching and offers examples of how to tailor coaching sessions to individual players. Never before have football coaches had access to as many ‘off the shelf’ coaching sessions. Through social...
by GRF Admin | Jun 1, 2017 | News
New rules coming into effect on the 19th of June could be a huge boost for grassroots clubs in China, in an unprecedented move by the Chinese FA, seen by many as a game changer. Clubs will be forced to match the amount paid on transfer fees into grassroots football in...
by GRF Admin | May 30, 2017 | News
More funding available to teams and clubs. Awards for All offers grants of between £300 and £10,000 for grassroots and community activity that aims to improve life for local people and neighbourhoods. It doesn’t have a deadline and you can apply at NOW. Awards for all...
