Tag: FA Guidelines
Mixed-Age Groups Spark Uneven Competition in Youth Sports
Youth sports leagues across the UK are grappling with concerns over uneven competition as mixed-age group formats gain popularity. The practice, which sees children...
Five-a-side football sees surge in physical play
Five-a-side football has seen a concerning rise in physical play across the UK, with incidents increasing by 30% in the past year according to...
Players Over-Dribble in Small-Sided Games to Gain Control
Football coaches and analysts have observed a persistent trend where players over-dribble during small-sided games, a phenomenon affecting youth and amateur teams across the...
Five-a-side players neglect warm-ups, risk injuries
Five-a-side football players across the UK are risking injuries by neglecting proper warm-ups, according to a recent study by the University of Manchester. The...
Futsal Coaches Seek Clear Development Goals Amid Training Ambiguity
Futsal coaches across the UK are calling for clearer development goals amid growing concerns over ambiguous training structures. With no standardised pathway, many feel...
Futsal players face footwear crackdown amid safety concerns
Futsal players across England are facing a crackdown on inappropriate footwear, as governing bodies move to enhance player safety. The Football Association (FA) and...
Amateur Footballers Risk Worse Injuries by Playing Through Pain
Amateur footballers across the UK are risking more serious injuries by playing through pain, according to a recent study by the University of Edinburgh....
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...
Amateur Leagues Lose Goalkeepers Amid Safety Concerns
Goalkeepers are vanishing from amateur football leagues across the UK, leaving teams scrambling to fill positions. The exodus, which has seen a 30% drop...
Grassroots Coaches Criticised for Mimicking Professional Tactics
Grassroots football coaches across the UK are facing criticism for blindly mimicking tactics from professional leagues, with experts warning of negative impacts on youth...