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Coaching Vs Poaching

by GRF Admin | Apr 8, 2023 | Featured, News

A recent grassroots survey revealed a whopping 89% of teams have had a player approached by another coach to play for them. We asked why the craze towards poaching the best players from the area to create an elite team, who does this benefit? Is it best for the kids?...

September Grassroots manager of the month – Powered by Utilita Rebooted

by GRF Admin | Oct 14, 2022 | headline news, Manager of the Month, News

After believing you’re destined never to win a match Whitley Bay U12s finally win a match after 2 years of trying!!!!! “Our team has the players other teams turned away, I couldn’t, I just wanted them to have somewhere to play, honestly it kind of just became the...

What is matchday like for a grassroots coach?

by GRF Admin | Feb 27, 2019 | Coaching, News

Grassroots coach and football writer, Glenn Moore, provides an insight into his matchday coaching experience and some important lessons learned on the FA Youth Award courses. Looking at a neighbouring pitch last week, as my U12s prepared to kick-off, I saw a fellow...

Wow!!!! Coach receives this text from a parent. It will melt your heart.

by GRF Admin | Nov 21, 2018 | News, Uncategorised

I want to thank you coach for all that you do, I know that my child looks up to you, Not only are you helping him develop his sport, I am aware of how much consideration and thought.. Goes into your sessions and goes into the team, How your efforts are rewarded, When...