Which International Team has the Best Young Players?
The term “golden generation” has been applied to various international sides down the year, with recent iterations including the English and Portuguese teams of the noughties. While neither of these sides was able to fully realise their potential or yield the fruits...
Grassroots Football in France Explored
When France won the World Cup in 2018 following a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in the final, many believed that it could kickstart another period of dominance for Les Blues on the international stage. Ultimately, Didier Deschamps’ men couldn’t emulate the...
Grassroots Set-up around the World – A Look at Belgium
When Belgium slumped to a 2-1 defeat to eventual winners in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020, it appeared as though the country’s so-called “Golden Generation” had reached something of a watershed moment. While it becomes increasingly unlikely that the world’s...
Grassroots Football Explored – A Look at Holland
Of all the footballing organisations in Europe, the KNVB in Holland is arguably the one that’s most steeped in history and heritage. Founded in 1889, it continues to organise all aspects of football in the Netherlands, from youth structures and fifth-class amateur...
Introducing England Football – The New Home of Grassroots on These Shores
With the delayed European Championships fast approaching, all eyes will be on the England national team as they look to end a 55-year major tournament drought. There’s no doubt that a heavily funded grassroots structure has been at the heart of England’s recent...
How to Maintain Team Shape as a Coach
If you watch any Premier League game in the modern age (especially those involving sides such as Manchester City and Chelsea), you’ll see an increased focus on team shape both in and out of possession. This not only enables players to remain compact and press the ball...
How to Start A Football Team | Setting Up A Grassroots Football Team
How to start a football team is a question we regularly receive, so if you're looking to start a football team you've come to the right place. Football is the most popular sport in the world. Watched and played by millions on a daily basis, there are a number of...
A Guide to Football Pitch Sizes | Pitch Dimensions
Do you need to know the sizes of a football pitch? Our pitch size guide has the answers for you! Football pitches are an integral component within the sport. Not only can a pitch be the difference between winning and losing or enjoyment and...
How to Progress Up the Coaching Ladder: UEFA Pro Licence
Following the acquisition of the UEFA A Licence, you’re then ready to take the final step in your coaching qualification journey to obtain the prestigious UEFA Pro Licence. Course Details The FA UEFA Pro Licence is the mandatory qualification for all first team...
How to Progress Up the Coaching Ladder: UEFA A Licence
After gaining the UEFA B licence on your journey of progressing up the coaching ladder, the next step is acquiring your FA Level 4 Award, or as it’s more commonly known: the UEFA A Licence. As can be seen from the qualification pyramid below, the UEFA A Licence is the...
Guide To Football Pre-Season Training | Football Pre-Season Tips
The most important factors to consider during the first days back at pre-season training?After a long layoff from training and/or competition, the body and mind have had time to recover from the stress and pressures that work in conjunction with competing and training...
How To Get Sponsorship For Your Grassroots Football Team
If you're part of a football club looking for sponsorship for football kits, you've come to the right place. Sponsorship is one of those necessary evils that all low-level football teams must eventually face up to. But economic hardship coupled with a lack of...
