22/06/2026
2025/26 - North Curry GU12s
We knew we’d be up against it moving into competitive football with a committed yet minimal squad of girls this season. What happened next was nothing short of remarkable:
At least 73 goals scored, only 14 conceded. Losing only 3 times (across all competitions, twice in regular time) gave us minimal opportunities to develop our resilience here - we went 13 games unbeaten, drawing three. But we stood tall.
Going unbeaten all season until the final game against great local opposition to come runners up on the final day was a tough one to take however a key learning opportunity for me as a coach to focus my players on the bounce-back and to keep heads held high, while remaining humble in defeat.
Football is more than just a game and I’ll continue to have the honour of guiding these young girls as they learn to navigate their emotions, aspirations and friendships on and off the pitch. They might get ever better at the football too.
I strive to create positive environments that players want to be a part of rain or shine. The results will always follow (and are a complete bonus). I’m energised by the support around me to teach great football, and by how no-one shies away from picking up players who aren’t as confident or naturally gifted. That’s where the true impact is made and why the work we do in yellow and green has seen our girls provision represent 1% of our entire county’s female provision in only 3 years. A huge legacy is already being built thanks to Grant Caldecott.
Our long term focus is on senior ladies football for this incredible cohort of girls and volunteers. History is still yet to be made, but I’m happy to wait a little bit longer.
So proud of my girls and I can’t wait to pick up where we left off after a well deserved break North Curry FC ⚽️ 💚💛