The word "Academy" is being used increasingly in grassroots & causing alot of confusion. Parents paying signing on £, mthly £, £ for academy tracksuits but then ultimately playing in grassroots leagues. To help clear up the confusion Cat 1,2,3 academies don't charge any fees.

#Shoutout to every single grassroots coach out there, trying their best every day, making a difference to people's lives, providing the opportunity to play, keeping a generation of people healthy and active. If you get a chance this weekend, give them a little thank you.

Thoughts 🤔 Feyenoord open their gates an hour before training and leave 50 balls on a pitch, they tell the youngsters to "just go and play and enjoy" Why? They've recognised street football & unstuctured play, whereby kids are in charge of the game are key parts of a players

#Shoutout to ALL grassroots Refs. Without you, we have no game. #teamgrassroots #grassrootsfootball #GRF

Being a football coach isn’t just about turning up one night a week, to kick a ball around with some kids. It’s about helping build friendships, a community, a family. This is Si (aka Coach Carter) giving his coat to one of his players to keep him warm & dry. Si also coaches the

🤔 Thoughts #harryredknapp #teamgrassroots #grassrootsfootball #GRF

FA Guidance for use of Shinpads in Grassroots Football teamgrassroots.co.uk/fa-guidance-fo…

An important lesson for parents and coaches 🗣️⚽️ The journey through football can he extremely difficult for children; there’s often so much pressure to achieve, compete against others and impress those who are watching you. Now more than ever, in the spotlight of social

Calling all youth players (parents you might have to help here) On the weekend of 28th/29th September 2024, football at every level will unite for Play Safe – a national campaign emphasizing the vital importance of safeguarding in the sport. Chance to win Thorpe Park tickets 👇

APPRECIATON POST for all our Grassroots Refs this weekend, the premier league still get it wrong with cameras, multiple experts and VAR. So a big 👏 for our Grassroots Refs this weekend. #teamgrassroots #grassrootsfootball #YouthFootball #norefnogame #RedCardToRefAbuse

PlaySafe Weekend 28th/29th September ⚽️ youtu.be/wV_k0ozBLv8?si…

The FA have introduced a new standard of behaviour for football. They are calling on clubs to ask their members to #RespectTheStandard Find our more here: surreyfa.com/news/2024/sep/…

PlaySafe weekend champions safeguarding in football, helping to make it a game that is safe, fun, and enjoyable for everyone, everywhere, every time. For more information, visit our website surreyfa.com/news/2024/jul/…

Club Welfare Officers, this Play Safe weekend and beyond, check everyone knows how to contact you, ensure club policies and procedures are accessible, and put safeguarding at the forefront of all committee meetings Spread the word about Play Safe & make a difference in football

The Play Safe weekend is close! For players, this weekend is all about your safety. Have fun, be positive and support everyone. If something feels wrong or unsafe in football, talk to an adult you trust. Because on or off the pitch, players and children should feel safe, always.

This is DEEP. Let that sink in! 🥺 #juniorgrassroots

Ready, Set, Glow! Is a CPD session for coaches and referees focused on increasing the awareness of Neurodiversity and ADHD in football. Secure your place now: office.pulse.ly/0nlpprzajn Abbey Rangers #surreyfa #surreyfootball

So, tonight is my LAST training session with my team. I thought I would never write this, but realistically it comes to all of us at some point, it is so hard to write my feelings down, but I’m going to try. After seeing my players grow up, after the all the wins, losses, draws,