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the challenges faced by junior football referees can be unique and different from their more experienced counterparts. In this blog post, we will explore 7 challenges faced by junior grassroots football referees
In order to play matches against other clubs, you’ll need to register your grassroots team and players with an affiliated grassroots football league.
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we thought it only fitting to highlight what makes football Mums so special and why we should thank them, for all that they do!
FA regional coach development manager, Martin Dighton, provides ten top tips for grassroots football coaches to help fully engage with players during winter football training.
When my child got into a professional football academy, I had to ask myself—why did this mean so much to me? Sure, they dreamed of being a pro footballer, but was I just supporting their goal, or was I chasing something myself? In this article, we question Why Are Parents
In a nutshell, football scouts attend grassroots football matches in order to look for the most talented players, who can fit into pro academy teams.
Refereeing can be an incredibly rewarding hobby and even a career. To become a referee, all referees start with their FA Referees Course and have the opportunity to progress all the way through the game. There are many good reasons to become a referee for junior grassroots football. Here’s ten
Parents have a massive influence on their child’s football development and their journey in grassroots football. Choosing the right grassroots football team is one of those key decisions, which can impact on the development and enjoyment of the game for your child.
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🎯 Top 5 Tips for New Grassroots Coaches (from someone who’s aged 10 years in 2 seasons) ⚽😅
1. Be ready to answer 47 questions before you’ve zipped your coat up.
“Are we home or away?” “Do we have bibs?” “Can my child go in goal even though they cried last time?” Welcome to your new full-time admin job.
2. Forget tactics – you’re really managing snacks, moods, and lost shin pads.
You can spend 2 hours prepping a pressing drill, or you can spend 2 hours explaining why Timmy can’t wear his Spider-Man socks instead of kit.
3. Parents will say, “It’s all about fun,” right before demanding to know why you didn’t play 4-3-3.
Fun is great… unless their kid was subbed for 8 minutes. Then it’s “What’s your long-term development pathway plan?”
4. Always pretend you know what you’re doing.
Stare thoughtfully at the pitch, cross your arms, nod occasionally. Bonus points if you shout “press!” at random intervals.
5. You will never leave the pitch clean, dry, or mentally unscathed.
Rain, mud, emotional trauma — it’s all part of the badge.
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