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How To Become A Football Club Secretary
cssThe secretary is one of the most important roles in a club or league. The main point of contact for your County FA, team managers and clubs/leagues, the secretary will look after the administrative duties for the club/league. Often, a volunteer who loves the game...
How To Become A Football Club Treasurer
When starting a football team, one of the most overlooked but equally important roles within a football club is the club treasurer. A club treasurer is integral to the smooth running of the club, so you’ll need to work closely with the entire club committee. As the...
How To Become An FA Charter Standard Adult Club
Why become an FA Charter Standard Adult Club FA Charter Standard was launched in 2001, WHY? To raise the standards of grassroots football and give clubs such as yours the opportunity to provide the best possible environments and give players the best possible...
How To Become A Sports Physiotherapist
How to become a football physiotherapist is a question we’re frequently asked. Contrary to popular belief, there isn’t actually a specific role known as a ‘football physio’. You would be a Chartered Physiotherapist who works in football. Becoming a sports...
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...
The Difference Between Kit Bags and Player Bags
Match day preparations are an inescapable part of football. Forget the training and tactical side of the pre-match build-up. Instead, think about the arrangements that are made which make the match and its many facets possible in the first place. One of these is the...
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...
Premier League 18/19 Season Preview
It's that time of the year again: we're well into August and the new Premier League season is upon us. After Gareth Southgate restored pride and optimism to a nation following England's first World Cup semi-final appearance since 1990, the domestic season returns with...
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...
How to Utilise Set-Pieces at Grassroots and Beyond: Corners
Set-pieces are one of the universal tools available to any team at all levels of the game. But more often than not, their effectiveness isn’t fully realised. When issued correctly, set-pieces can create additional outlets for scoring goals and add a whole new...
January Transfer Window: A Look Back At The Transfers From This Window
It’s been another busy transfer window for clubs in England with several high-profile ins and outs from almost all the teams in the Premier League, and the Championship. In case you’ve missed any, here are the biggest deals of the window below! Alexis Sanchez [Arsenal...
Prostar: End of an Era
It is with great sadness to announce that Prostar has officially finished trading. The company boasted over 100 years’ experience of recognising exactly what teams need from a quality sportswear brand. Their incredible value and exceptional customer service helped...