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''I want our games to be played in the right way and for everyone to go home safely afterwards.''
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''Your knowledge of the game is not what will define your success it is how much of that knowledge you can successfully pass on to your players.''
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''many coaches and parents are quick to offer support for the mistakes of players but at the same time develop an obsessive need for refereeing perfection''
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''there is a fine balance to find somewhere between kids enjoying themselves and the results becoming all-encompassing''
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''Taking a last-minute penalty to win your team the game or being exposed to other pressure situations on the football field can really help to develop character and maturity in young people.''
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''Hearing your opinion about why you conceded that last minute goal at the weekend may satisfy your need to vent your spleen but actually achieves little else. Time to shut up and let them play.''
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''increasingly I see young players �tapped up' about switching to other Junior Football Clubs''
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''the best way for you to lead your team with authority is to act as a role model at all times and this is easier to achieve when it is done with your authentic character''
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''There is not a junior football manager out there who hasn't self-funded the different expenses incurred by the team at some stage.''
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''We should be encouraging kids to get as many touches of the ball as possible and supporting them when they make mistakes.''
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"Savvy coaches are quick to praise all their players for good play or as they develop as players and they also support them through the tough times with words of encouragement too."
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💬 ''If your child doesn’t get enough time on the pitch because they choose to be inattentive or disruptive in training, then it’s only right that they learn that lesson the hard way.''
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💬 ''If your child doesn’t get enough time on the pitch because they choose to be inattentive or disruptive in training, then it’s only right that they learn that lesson the hard way.''
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''Many players have the ability to play professionally but very few are willing to truly commit and put in the long and hard hours of learning and improving.''
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💬 ''While results may be a measure of success, they are not the only factor that contributes to the overall success of a team or a club.''
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''In youth football if a player comes to training pays attention and does their best they should get some playing time in every game''
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''In England you teach your kids how to win. In Spain and Portugal they teach their kids how to play.''
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💬 ''If your child doesn’t get enough time on the pitch because they choose to be inattentive or disruptive in training, then it’s only right that they learn that lesson the hard way.''
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💬 ''Studies have consistently shown that games with fewer players, such as four, five, or six per team, are far more effective in developing the skills of young players.''
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💬 ''excessive shouting by parents at Junior grassroots football matches can have a number of damaging effects, both on the players and the overall atmosphere of the game.''
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💬 ''is it right to pigeonhole young players into one position early on? By doing so, they may miss out on the opportunity to gain a well rounded football education and experience that comes from playing different positions.''
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💬 ''Many children lose their love for football at a young age due to the pressure to win. The weight of expectations and the burden of disappointment can hinder children from reaching their true potential.''
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💬 ''Football must be fun and enjoyable for kids to commit their free time to skill development. Pressure from coaches, teammates, and parents to win can undermine this enjoyment and hinder their development.''
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💬 ''Standing at the side and screaming at players, giving big, self-indulgent speeches that take up all the training time or before games, and overloading the kids with complex feedback may boost your ego but doesn’t teach them much.''
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💬 ''a supportive environment helps boost players' confidence. When players feel supported and encouraged by their coach, they are more likely to take risks, try new skills, and push themselves beyond their comfort zones.''
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💬 ''Coaching badges in this England remain stubbornly more expensive than in other European countries which can lead to talented coaches going to waste.''
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💬 ''Encouraging players to focus on their development rather than just winning or losing enables them to see a bigger picture.''
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💬 ''While it's natural to be excited about technically gifted players, it's crucial not to overlook those who may require extra help with passing, touch, and control.''
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💬 ''Nobody wants to be a part of a team where players engage in verbal or physical abuse towards opponents or officials.''
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💬 ''the pressure to replicate the conditions of the weekend match leads to big, open games that produce runners, not footballers.''
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💬 ''Coaches should focus on the process not the result. In fact, many great coaches don’t even discuss the result and just focus on the process and getting better each week.''
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''Label a kid as a 'sub' or a 'squad player' then that's how they see themselves and their future.''
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💬 ''The number one role of the coach isn’t to win, it is to create an environment that young players love to train and play in, enabling them to improve.''
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💬 ''you shouldn’t lose sight of the effect you have over the lives of the young players and the influence that will extend long beyond their experience of Junior Football.''
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💬 ''One of the primary challenges faced by junior grassroots football teams is the limited availability of training facilities.''
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💬 ''With a cost of living crisis and rising interest rates in the UK, asking financially constrained parents to contribute even a few additional pounds each week has become increasingly difficult.''
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💬 ''One of the most damaging inhibiters for junior football coaches is the belief that they must win.''
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''In England you teach your kids how to win. In Spain and Portugal they teach their kids how to play.''
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💬 ''The number one role of the coach isn’t to win, it is to create an environment that young players love to train and play in, enabling them to improve.''
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💬 ''It’s crucial to allow your child make their own choices. If it’s a poor choice then it’s fine to let them face the natural consequences and this often hands out the most powerful lessons of all.''
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💬 ''if it’s not what they want to do with their lives, no amount of cajoling or shouting from the sidelines from you is going to get them there.''
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💬 ''When parents shout excessively from the sidelines, it can create a sense of pressure on the young players. This pressure can cause them to feel nervous, anxious, and ultimately perform worse.''
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💬 ''it’s essential to foster a positive and inclusive culture within your team. This is key to maintaining player engagement and interest, if they feel excluded in any way or that it is a negative environment they will soon disengage.''
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💬 ''how many times have you had a child come to you with no shin pads or the right boots and needing you to help them out with the most basic of equipment in order that they can play in the match?''
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💬 ''In years to come it’s unlikely that any of the players you are coaching will have made it as professional players, that’s just the nature of the numbers. But you can still have a major influence on their own success in life.''
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💬 ''Regardless of the result you can evaluate the team's performance in matches, taking into account the overall playing style and how well the team did in certain phases of the game.''
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💬 ''Rotating the captaincy and allowing each player to take a turn can be a great way to make them feel valued and respected.''
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💬 ''Excessive shouting from parents can lead to a negative emotional climate at games. This can lead to arguments, fights, and a general sense of unease, making the game less enjoyable for everyone involved.''
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💬 ''One of the most damaging inhibiters for junior football coaches is the belief that they must win.''
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💬 ''The number one reason why players drop out of playing the game is because they feel over-pressured by coaches and parents to win.''
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💬 ''In years to come it’s unlikely that any of the players you are coaching will have made it as professional players, that’s just the nature of the numbers. But you can still have a major influence on their own success in life.''
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💬 ''It’s crucial to allow your child make their own choices. If it’s a poor choice then it’s fine to let them face the natural consequences and this often hands out the most powerful lessons of all.''
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💬 ''As the coach of a junior football team, have you ever felt that you're more of a glorified babysitter?''
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💬 ''In years to come it’s unlikely that any of the players you are coaching will have made it as professional players, that’s just the nature of the numbers. But you can still have a major influence on their own success in life.''
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💬 ''By providing safe and positive routes into the game, Junior Football Clubs are supporting wellness of a whole generation.''
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💬 ''how can we expect the player to eventually cope with more senior football if their crucial developmental years were spent focusing on one position and a limited set of situations each week?''
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💬 ''over 80% of coaches reported that sin bins had a positive impact on player behaviour, with 77% reporting a reduction in dissent and 74% reporting a reduction in foul play.''
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💬 ''By providing safe and positive routes into the game, Junior Football Clubs are supporting wellness of a whole generation.''
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💬 ''Football must be fun and enjoyable for kids to commit their free time to skill development. Pressure from coaches, teammates, and parents to win can undermine this enjoyment and hinder their development.''
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💬 ''Football must be fun and enjoyable for kids to commit their free time to skill development. Pressure from coaches, teammates, and parents to win can undermine this enjoyment and hinder their development.''
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💬 ''Beyond the training sessions and matches, organising something different for the players to do such as a social event can really strengthen their feeling of belonging to the group and overall team cohesion.''
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💬 ''Too many Junior Teams try to run with an elite academy ethos; highly competitive and almost Darwinian in their approach.''
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💬 ''When parents shout excessively from the sidelines, it can create a sense of pressure on the young players. This pressure can cause them to feel nervous, anxious, and ultimately perform worse.''
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💬 ''EPL clubs have a social responsibility to invest in the junior grassroots game, given their position of influence in the wider football community''
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💬 ''you shouldn’t lose sight of the effect you have over the lives of the young players and the influence that will extend long beyond their experience of Junior Football.''
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💬 ''If your child doesn’t get enough time on the pitch because they choose to be inattentive or disruptive in training, then it’s only right that they learn that lesson the hard way.''
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💬 ''the pressure to replicate the conditions of the weekend match leads to big, open games that produce runners, not footballers.''
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💬 ''If your child doesn’t get enough time on the pitch because they choose to be inattentive or disruptive in training, then it’s only right that they learn that lesson the hard way.''
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💬 ''Encouraging participation from all players also helps to build team spirit and camaraderie, which can ultimately contribute to long term success.''
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💬 ''many young players still find themselves playing football on pitches that are too large for their age group leading to vast open spaces with no requirement for them to develop good first touches and close control''
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💬 ''one of the most frustrating aspects of being the coach of a junior football team is when the parents rely upon you to the extent where they don't take responsibility for themselves.''
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💬 ''Coaching badges in this England remain stubbornly more expensive than in other European countries which can lead to talented coaches going to waste.''
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💬 ''how can we expect the player to eventually cope with more senior football if their crucial developmental years were spent focusing on one position and a limited set of situations each week?''
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💬 ''is it right to pigeonhole young players into one position early on? By doing so, they may miss out on the opportunity to gain a well rounded football education and experience that comes from playing different positions.''
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💬 ''is it right to pigeonhole young players into one position early on? By doing so, they may miss out on the opportunity to gain a well rounded football education and experience that comes from playing different positions.''
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💬 ''How should a junior grassroots football team be judged? Is winning important?''
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💬 ''Young people with a fear of failure stop taking risks in their lives and when they fail they take it personally rather than learning from the experience.''
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💬 ''Why is there such a shortage of left sided centre backs in the game at ALL levels? It’s generally because left sided players are usually stuck on the left side of the pitch from the first time they play for a team and never move.''
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💬 ''It’s important for a parent to be physically present at as many games as they can. It subconsciously communicates your support and encourages the player’s motivation.''
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💬 ''Each club should have a code of ethics that promotes a supportive and constructive environment, including measures to address pushy or abusive parents, coach behaviour and the supporting children's mental health.''
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💬 ''some parents who send their children to play at these clubs can barely afford the basic cost of living at the moment and are forced into making hard choices.''
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💬 ''Encouraging players to focus on their development rather than just winning or losing enables them to see a bigger picture.''
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💬 ''Too many Junior Teams try to run with an elite academy ethos; highly competitive and almost Darwinian in their approach.''
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💬 ''have sin bins in junior grassroots football succeeded in improving player behaviour? What is the evidence saying around player behaviour?''
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💬 ''If a grassroots team achieves success by playing the same way each week with fixed positions, how many coaches would be willing to shake things up and challenge their players?''
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💬 ''Regardless of the result you can evaluate the team's performance in matches, taking into account the overall playing style and how well the team did in certain phases of the game.''
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💬 ''The more they enjoy their training and development, the more they improve and the more likely they are to recognise and repeat this cycle through their lives.''
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💬 ''If one player is scoring all the goals in your games, they will receive plenty of accolades but who is doing the unseen work that contributes to the team?''
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💬 ''is it time to shift our focus from extinguishing immediate fires to providing sustainable funding for grassroots football?''
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💬 ''is it right to pigeonhole young players into one position early on? By doing so, they may miss out on the opportunity to gain a well rounded football education and experience that comes from playing different positions.''
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💬 ''The shortage of referees is a major issue and many are put off by the abuse they receive. Is your team contributing to the problem or setting the right tone?''
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💬 ''over 80% of coaches reported that sin bins had a positive impact on player behaviour, with 77% reporting a reduction in dissent and 74% reporting a reduction in foul play.''
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💬 ''Whilst it was widely anticipated the success of the England women's team would reinforce the growth of girl’s football, the numbers wanting to take up the game have still managed to take many by surprise.''
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💬 ''At great expense we provided our squad with a new match kit last season and it didn’t take long for players to arrive with their own shorts or socks making us look ragged.''
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💬 ''As demand increases, so do prices, making it financially burdensome for junior grassroots teams to access suitable venues.''
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💬 ''running a Junior Grassroots Team is one of the most rewarding experiences out there and helping children develop their physical abilities, social skills, and teamwork is priceless.''
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💬 ''excessive shouting by parents at Junior grassroots football matches can have a number of damaging effects, both on the players and the overall atmosphere of the game.''
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💬 ''After their parents and teachers, it could be that you have been elevated into the next most important position of influence in the life of a young grassroots football player.''
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