Tag: Coaching Standards
How to spot a good coach for youth sports
Identifying the right coach for young athletes? Oh, that’s like finding a needle in a haystack sometimes. It can make or break those early...
Coaches admit cricket training sessions lack structure
Cricket coaches have admitted that up to 70% of training sessions lack structured planning, according to a survey of 200 coaches by the England...
UK clubs neglect goalkeepers, FA warns
The Football Association has warned that English clubs are failing goalkeepers, with research showing that 63% of youth teams receive no specialist coaching. A...
UK ice hockey’s technical skating gap widens
UK ice hockey’s technical skating gap has widened significantly, with elite players now averaging 15% faster edge control times than just five years ago—while...
Grassroots handball coaches lack formal training, survey reveals
A survey of 420 grassroots handball coaches has found that 78% have no formal coaching qualification, despite 63% coaching under-12s. The data, collected by...
Netball England Reviews Rules After Amateur Education Concerns
Netball England has launched a review of its rules education system following growing concerns about the quality of officiating in amateur leagues across the...
Touch Rugby Faces Challenge Balancing Competition and Inclusivity
The English Touch Rugby Association (ETRA) is grappling with a growing challenge as the sport's popularity surges, with over 50,000 registered players nationwide. The...
Touch Rugby Faces Challenge Balancing Competition and Inclusivity
The English Touch Rugby Association (ETRA) is grappling with a growing challenge as the sport's popularity surges, with over 50,000 registered players nationwide. The...
Touch Rugby Faces Challenge Balancing Competition and Inclusivity
The English Touch Rugby Association (ETRA) is grappling with a growing challenge as the sport's popularity surges, with over 50,000 registered players nationwide. The...
Rugby League Fails to Unify National Development Strategy
The Rugby Football League (RFL) has faced criticism for its lack of clear national development messaging, leaving grassroots clubs and stakeholders confused about strategic...
Rugby League Fails to Unify National Development Strategy
The Rugby Football League (RFL) has faced criticism for its lack of clear national development messaging, leaving grassroots clubs and stakeholders confused about strategic...
Poor Coaching Raises Scrum Risks for Teams
Poor coaching practices are significantly increasing scrum risks for rugby teams across the UK, according to a recent report by the Rugby Union Coaches...
Poor Coaching Raises Scrum Risks for Teams
Poor coaching practices are significantly increasing scrum risks for rugby teams across the UK, according to a recent report by the Rugby Union Coaches...
Poor Coaching Raises Scrum Risks for Teams
Poor coaching practices are significantly increasing scrum risks for rugby teams across the UK, according to a recent report by the Rugby Union Coaches...
Grassroots Futsal Lacks Tactical Education, Experts Warn
Experts in futsal have raised concerns about a significant gap in tactical education at the grassroots level, potentially hindering the development of young players...
Parents Fuel Pressure in Youth Football Matches
Parents are increasingly creating intense pressure in youth football matches across the UK, with incidents of verbal abuse and overzealous coaching becoming commonplace. The...
Sunday League Teams Lack Tactical Shape
Sunday league football teams across the UK are struggling with a persistent tactical issue: the lack of clear shape during matches. This problem, identified...
UK Athletics Fails to Identify Future Stars, Report Finds
A damning report by the British Athletics Federation has revealed that UK athletics is failing to identify and nurture future stars, with only 12%...