Tag: **youth football

Grassroots football in England faces a critical shortage of volunteer referees, with the number of registered officials dropping by 10% in the past year...

Grassroots football in England faces a critical shortage of volunteer referees, with over 3,000 vacancies reported by the Football Association (FA) this season. The...

Grassroots football in England faces a critical shortage of volunteer referees, with local leagues struggling to find officials for matches. The crisis, which has...

British youth football teams are grappling with a communication crisis, with a staggering 78% of coaches reporting significant challenges in engaging with younger players,...

British youth football teams are grappling with a communication crisis, with a staggering 78% of coaches reporting significant challenges in engaging with younger players,...

British youth football teams are grappling with a communication crisis, with a staggering 78% of coaches reporting significant challenges in engaging with younger players,...

Across the UK, amateur football leagues are grappling with a critical lack of coaching structure, leaving thousands of players without proper guidance. The issue,...

Fouls in small-sided football games escalate rapidly due to increased player proximity and intensity, experts warn. The phenomenon, observed in five-a-side and futsal matches...

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...

Football authorities are facing mounting pressure to address critical safeguarding gaps in grassroots football, following a damning report highlighting widespread awareness issues. The study,...

Grassroots football in the UK is facing a significant gap in match analysis in 2023, with a stark contrast to professional leagues. Coaches and...

Youth football in England is facing a fixture congestion crisis this season, with many young players forced to play multiple games in a single...

A growing number of young footballers are slipping through the net of professional academies due to early selection processes, according to a recent study...

Parents are increasingly creating intense pressure in youth football matches across the UK, with incidents of verbal abuse and overzealous coaching becoming commonplace. The...

Grassroots football clubs across England are facing a severe volunteer shortage this season, threatening the future of thousands of local teams. With 7,000 vacancies...

Grassroots football clubs across the UK are facing a severe referee shortage, leaving hundreds of matches without officials to oversee games. The crisis, which...

Young footballers across the UK are facing a growing mental health crisis, with a recent survey revealing that 70% of academy players have experienced...

Grassroots football teams across the UK are grappling with a severe training time crisis this season, with many clubs struggling to secure even one...

A growing number of young footballers in the UK are hanging up their boots by the age of 16, citing intense pressure and burnout...

England's grassroots football clubs are facing a critical shortage of referees, with nearly 3,000 vacancies across the country, according to The Football Association (FA)....

Young football players in the UK are developing a fear of contact, stunting their defensive skills at a crucial stage. The phenomenon, highlighted by...

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has issued an urgent call for action to address a critical shortage of qualified coaches at grassroots level,...

Youth football teams across the country faced stern tests this weekend as they encountered physically imposing opponents in their respective fixtures. The clashes, which...

Young England players are grappling with intense pressure and fear of mistakes as they prepare for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers, according to a...

Grassroots football clubs across the UK are grappling with the effectiveness of respect campaigns, designed to curb abusive behaviour from players, coaches, and spectators....

Youth football in the UK is facing a growing crisis of match overload, with young players often competing in up to six games per...

A new report from the Football Association (FA) is urging youth football coaches to reconsider how they label young players with "bad attitudes." The...

Youth football teams across the UK are grappling with late kick-off times this season, causing significant disruption for young players, parents, and coaches. With...

Girls' football participation is surging at a faster rate than boys' in the UK, with a 44% increase in girls playing regularly over the...

FIFA has announced the introduction of two one-off tournaments for 2023, aiming to inject fresh excitement into the international football calendar. The FIFA Women's...

FIFA has announced the introduction of two one-off tournaments for 2023, aiming to inject fresh excitement into the international football calendar. The FIFA Women's...

FIFA has announced the introduction of two one-off tournaments for 2023, aiming to inject fresh excitement into the international football calendar. The FIFA Women's...

Lamine Yamal, an 15-year-old Barcelona prodigy, became the club's youngest debutant in its 113-year history on Sunday, stepping onto the Camp Nou pitch in...

The Dutch under-21 football team secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Finland in their Euro 2023 qualifier on Tuesday evening at the Rat Verlegh...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will rewrite soccer history as it becomes the first ever co-hosted tournament among the United States, Canada, and Mexico,...

Navigating the world of football academies can feel like stepping into a labyrinth blindfolded, especially if you’re a parent trying to keep up. It’s...

Alright, let’s be honest: trying to keep up with school assignments while chasing down a football on the field feels like juggling flaming torches—blindfolded....