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3 points at what cost !! Will I sacrifice player participation for the win…..
I never wrote a match report on Saturday! Why ? Because I was more interested in the physiological...
TOP 10 TIPS: HOW TO GET PLAYERS AGED 5-12 READY FOR THE NEW SEASON
With teams returning back to training over the next few weeks, Pete Sturgess, FA National Coach...
FA Announcement – 32 Grassroots Leagues to trial Sin Bins this Season
FOR THE 2017-18 SEASON 32 GRASSROOTS LEAGUES WILL TRIAL TEMPORARY DISMISSALS The Football...
Ford small grant scheme opens – Funding available, apply HERE
Working with our local communities to sow the seeds of change. We are committed to supporting the...
All hell breaks out at kids party, Are you taking the kids football to seriously?
Wow, where do I start with this one. I've had a bunch of kids together since they were 4 years...
The Car journey home….
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon in May and the clock struck noon, this meant it was that time...
A Coaches worth is found in the impact that they have on their players lives.
A coaches worth isn't found in their win/loss record or on the resume of which team they have...
Fancy a job – The FA Apprenticeship Programme 2017/18
Apprenticeship Programme 2017/18 Duration: 12 months Start date: Autumn 2017 Please note that the...
Are British players being stifled of creative ingenuity
Result orientated football and emphasis on a passing game strips away ingenuity, whilst pressure...
The FA Girls Football Week 16/7 – 6/8 Are you taking part?
FA Girls’ Football Week is a national campaign aimed at raising the profile of female football and...
Water vs Energy drinks. Striking lack of evidence they have any benefit for kids…
Think Energy drinks and other sports drinks are giving you an edge in your exercise routine? Think...
Why can’t you reply to my texts??? A coaches frustration.
Ok, I'm not having a go, well I suppose I am kind of. Why is it when I send out a text, even a...