Go Football Coaching

Join us for fun football at:

Mountsorrel Momorial Centre

Saturdays
2-4 yrs - 9:15
5-8 yrs - 10:00

Soar Valley Leisure Centre

Mondays
2-4 yrs - 10:15

Aylestone Leisure Centre

Tuesdays
2-4 yrs - 10:15

It’s pressure free and all about enjoyment! Here’s where to find us:

It’s absolutely free to come and have a trial session with Go Little Footballers!

Register interest and come for a free trial!

https://enrolmy.com/go-football-coaching/activity/16-Register_Your_Interest_Go_Little_Footballers

Go Football Podcast Episode 61 - Are Parents Pushing Out Good Coaches?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4MuTxLvR5IpzT080GqWUhU

Grassroots football runs on volunteers.

Every week, thousands of coaches give up their evenings, weekends, and family time to help young players develop, enjoy the game, and create lifelong memories.

But what happens when those coaches decide they’ve had enough?

In Episode 61 of the Go Football Podcast, Steve tackles one of the most sensitive and important topics in grassroots football today:

Are parents forcing good coaches out of the game?

This episode isn’t about parent bashing. In fact, grassroots football simply couldn’t survive without the incredible support, commitment, and sacrifices made by parents every single week.

However, it also explores the growing pressures that many volunteer coaches face, including:

⚽ Sideline coaching and constant instructions during games
⚽ Complaints about playing time, positions, and substitutions
⚽ Unrealistic expectations placed on volunteer coaches
⚽ The impact of social media and comparison culture
⚽ Why coach burnout is becoming a growing issue in grassroots sport
⚽ How criticism and conflict can affect coach retention
⚽ The long-term impact on clubs and players when experienced coaches walk away

Research across grassroots sport consistently shows that volunteer recruitment and retention is one of the biggest challenges facing community clubs. Many grassroots organisations report ongoing difficulties attracting and keeping coaches, while studies have identified emotional exhaustion, lack of appreciation, and adult conflict as common reasons volunteers leave.

The episode also looks at the hidden consequences of losing experienced coaches. When good coaches step away, players lose more than just a football session. They lose mentors, role models, consistency, and valuable development opportunities.

Most importantly, this discussion asks whether modern grassroots football is placing too much pressure on volunteers who are simply trying to provide a positive experience for young players.

Because while everyone wants the best for their child, creating a positive football environment requires coaches, parents, clubs, and players all pulling in the same direction.

A thought-provoking episode for coaches, parents, club volunteers, and anyone who cares about the future of grassroots football.

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Are we supporting our grassroots coaches enough… or are we slowly driving them away?

This simple but effective 3-player football warm-up combines passing, movement, and dribbling into one continuous activation practice suitable for all age groups and abilities.

Players are constantly involved as they pass, move to support, receive on the move, and dribble into the next position before repeating the sequence. The practice develops technical skills while raising heart rates and preparing players for the demands of training or match day.

The continuous flow encourages players to:
➡ Pass with quality
➡ Move immediately after passing
➡ Receive with a positive first touch
➡ Dribble into space with control
➡ Communicate and support teammates

🔑 KEY FOCUS AREAS

• Passing and receiving• First touch and ball control• Dribbling technique• Movement off the ball• Creating passing angles• Communication and awareness• Technical activation and warm-up

⚡ WHY THIS PRACTICE WORKS

This drill is perfect for the start of any session because it combines multiple football actions into one flowing practice.

Players develop:
✔ Better passing accuracy
✔ Improved first touches
✔ Confidence carrying the ball
✔ Movement habits off the ball
✔ Match-ready sharpness

With only 3 players required, it's ideal for team warm-ups, small groups, 1-2-1 sessions, or pre-match activation.

🎯 PERFECT FOR:

• All age groups
• Team warm-ups
• Technical training sessions
• Pre-match preparation
• Grassroots and academy players

Simple setup. Constant involvement. Maximum touches.

Pass. Move. Dribble. Repeat.

This exciting 1v1 football practice combines individual attacking play with support from 2 bounce players, creating a game that develops speed, movement, receiving skills, and decision making while still keeping the focus on scoring goals.

The attacker takes on a defender in a live 1v1 situation but can use either bounce player to combine, create space, and break defensive pressure. Quick wall passes and support play encourage players to constantly change speed and direction while looking for opportunities to attack the goal.

The challenge for attackers is knowing:
➡ When to dribble
➡ When to combine
➡ When to accelerate into space
➡ When to shoot

Meanwhile, defenders must react to movement, recover quickly, and stop both the dribble and the combination play.

KEY FOCUS AREAS

• 1v1 attacking skills
• Changes of speed and direction
• Receiving under pressure
• Wall passes and combination play
• Movement after the pass
• Quick decision making
• Finishing opportunities

WHY THIS PRACTICE WORKS

The bounce players create realistic support options similar to teammates in a match.

Players learn to:
✔ Create space through movement
✔ Use support effectively
✔ Accelerate after receiving
✔ Recognise passing and dribbling opportunities
✔ Attack with confidence and purpose

The result is a fast-paced practice with lots of touches, decisions, and goals.

PERFECT FOR:

• Youth & grassroots football
• Attacking player development
• 1v1 confidence building
• Technical training sessions
• Warm-ups with a competitive edge

This is a brilliant game for developing players who can beat defenders, combine with teammates, and attack at speed.

Pass. Move. Accelerate. Score.

Join us for fun football for 2-4yrs and 5-8yrs at Mountsorrel Momorial Centre

It’s pressure free and all about enjoyment! Here’s where to find us:

Saturdays
2-4 yrs - 9:15
5-8 yrs - 10:00

It’s absolutely free to come and have a trial session with Go Little Footballers!

Register interest and come for a free trial!

https://enrolmy.com/go-football-coaching/activity/16-Register_Your_Interest_Go_Little_Footballers


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