Football News
28 Mar 2013
Viva Pep and the Spanish Revolution!
When the FA formed in 1863 the course was set for our beautiful game to become the dominant global sport. Since then a handful of coaches have had a lasting impact on the way the game is played.
01 Feb 2013
Sowing the Seeds – Footballs’ Social Network
In a recent FA survey children were asked what they felt was the most enjoyable thing about playing football... 'Meeting with and making new friends' topped the list by a mile. Far ahead of winning, scoring, league tables, medals and trophies, all identified as adult preoccupations. With the media hype that surrounds the game, the ridiculous salaries and tabloid antics of some high profile players it’s easy to forget the wide ranging and long term social benefits that football brings. It develops the socialisation of children and communities and like all sports football brings together people from different social and cultural backgrounds.
17 Jan 2013
Sending Offs That Spoil the Game
The new BT TV deal gives the Premier League £1 billion a year in television income, even before the overseas rights are factored in. Add to this income from march ticket sales, marketing, sponsorship income, income from other competitions such as the Champions League, FA cup etc it is little wonder they the Championship play off game is estimated to be worth £100 million to the winner.
13 Dec 2012
A follow up on the Mark Clattenburg debacle
So the debacle and disgrace that was Chelsea football club's complaint against Mark Clattenburg has been investigated and Mr Clattenburg has been cleared by the FA. Once Chelsea football club had made the complaint, the football association were duty-bound to investigate this absurd complaint. How Chelsea football club ever had the nerve to lodge this complaint against Clattenburg is beyond the comprehension of most right-minded people. But fair play to the football association, they responded in the right manner, investigated thoroughly, and cleared Mr Clattenburg fully.
10 Jul 2012
Test your football coaching knowledge – Take the E leaning Quiz on Defending Matched up
TEST YOUR FOOTBALL COACHING KNOWLEDGElegacy.grassrootscoaching.com are in the process of developing a series of on line, interactive E Learning Football Coaching Certificates, which we hope will aid coaches and players with their development and to improve their understanding of the game and coaching.At the moment, the project is in the development stage. But we thought we would set up an E Learning Quiz on “Defending Matched Up” and let you have ago at it and see what you all think.
29 May 2012
Tactical Changes in Football Players Positions Part 3
WIDE MIDFIELD PLAYERS
27 May 2012
Tactical Changes in Football Players Positions Part 2
CENTRAL MIDFIELD
19 Jul 2011
Football Training – Ball manipulation and dribbling
It is important that young players get comfortable with the ball at their feet and know how to manipulate the ball, with different parts of their feet, whilst keeping control of the ball and their heads up. This is a short video that shows how players can achieve these basic techniques, using their big and little toes and keeping their head up, to be aware of other players and space.