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Today I heard a comment made about me behind my back. I started to turn around and look, but then decided better of it and kept my eyes on the field. I have received… angry emails, full of “suggestions,” about who should he playing where and how I lost that day’s game for the kids. […]
Read More… from Message from a Grassroots Coach, a letter I will never send.
The FA want to hear the opinions of everyone involved in Youth football, whether that is directly (e.g. as a coach, a manager, a parent of a youth player, a match official, a club or league admin role, etc) or indirectly (e.g. a spectator, in a previous role, etc). Take the Survey HERE […]
Ray Lee, a football coach for 150 young players every week at Chigwell FC and in East London, is the Nationwide Mutual Respect Award for April 2021. The Nationwide Mutual Respect Award, as part of The Football Association’s Respect Campaign, aims to help make grassroots football more respectful and positive. The brand-new award recognises outstanding […]
Liv Hall, a 21-year old junior football coach volunteer for Yorkshire Coast Football Academy based in Scarborough, is the Nationwide Mutual Respect Award for March 2021. The Nationwide Mutual Respect Award, as part of The Football Association’s Respect Campaign, aims to help make grassroots football more respectful and positive. The brand-new award recognises outstanding contributions, […]
Read More… from LIV’S LOCKDOWN EFFORTS WIN HER THE NATIONWIDE MUTUTAL RESPECT AWARD
We understand the Government’s decision, as the health of the nation is the priority. However, it is important to recognise that the impact on football will be huge. Clubs up and down the country are really struggling, and many will have been looking forward to crowds coming back in order to provide much-needed income […]
Read More… from FA UPDATE FOLLOWING THE GOVERNMENT’S LATEST COVID-19 MEASURES
We can confirm that the UK Government approved our plan for the return of outdoor competitive grassroots football late last night, Friday 17 July 2020. As a result, the grassroots football community now has the opportunity to return to football and prepare for the start of the new season. We’ve been working hard over recent […]
Read More… from FA GUIDELINES FOR THE RETURN OF OUTDOOR COMPETITIVE GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL
We have today issued further guidance to all grassroots football and informal football activity outside the professional game following the Government’s relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions from 1 June 2020. Consistent with Government advice, published on Monday 1 June, the following outdoor football activity is currently permitted:- • playing football individually. For example, practice of individual skills […]
FA Statement We have today issued guidance to all grassroots football and informal football activity outside the professional game. Consistent with Government advice, published on Wednesday 13 May, the following outdoor football activity is currently permitted: • playing football individually (individual skills or fitness activities); • playing football with your family or other people living in […]
Read More… from READ FA GUIDANCE TO PERMITTED GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL ACTIVITY DURING COVID-19
The Football Association [The FA] has been working collaboratively with the National League System [NLS], the Women’s Football Pyramid and the wider grassroots game since the outbreak of COVID-19 on how to conclude the 2019/20 season in the most appropriate way possible. These are challenging circumstances for English football and all decisions taken are in […]
Read More… from BREAKING NEWS – FA Announce Grassroots Football is concluded for the 2019/20 season
We have today announced updated heading guidance for all age groups between under-six and under-18, in association with the Irish and Scottish FAs. The updated heading guidance, which will be introduced immediately, will provide grassroots clubs, coaches and players with the recommended heading guidance for training sessions only. The guidance does not make any changes to the way […]
Read More… from FA UPDATED HEADING GUIDANCE ANNOUNCED FOR YOUTH TRAINING SESSIONS
