Grass Roots Football Coaching

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Grass Roots Football Coaching only use qualified, experienced coaches. All coaches must have a recent, valid CRB check and will be checked again by GRFC.

As part of the FA level 1 coaching badge, a coach must pass their First aid and Child Protection course. FA level 1 is the minimum coaching qualification accepted by GRFC.

We currently have 7 coaches who are all FA level 1 or Level 2. Of course its not just about qualifications - we make sure all our coaches have past experience with youth coaching and are able to help everyone, whatever their ability, too improve their football and to enjoy their time with us.

Testimonials

Happy players relax after training

All smiles from young players after a Saturday morning session.

	Name: Jon Gibbens Qualification: FA Level 2 Years Coaching: 6 yrs <-- Bio -->
	Name: Ben Newman Qualification: Sports Coaching Degree Years Coaching: 3 yrs
	Name: Jay Hamon Qualification: FA Level 2 Years Coaching: 5 yrs <-- Bio -->
	Name: Zoe Qualification: Years Coaching: BIo
	Name: Mitch Qualification: Years Coaching: Bio
	Name: Mika Dronk Qualification: FA Level 2 Years Coaching: 4 yrs <-- Bio -->
	Name: Matt Qualification: Years Coaching: Bio
	Name: Sean Magee Qualifications: FA Level 2 RFU Community Tag Coach FA Soccer Parent nick Years Coaching 6yrs Sean Graduated from Solent University in 2005 and has spent 7 summers working in the USA most recently as Camp Director with British European Soccer Tuition in Philadelphia.
	Name: Nick Breeze Qualifications: BA (Hons) Degree - Football Studies FA Level 2 Outfield FA Level 2 Goal Keeper Currently undertaking UEFA 'B' License Years Coaching: 6 Having recently worked with Manchester United soccer schools Nick is now Head of Womens development with GRFC and also works for Hampshire FA within their Centre of Excellence.

We run coaching sessions all year round, and as our popularity grows we will be adding more times to our weekly and annual calendar.

Holiday Courses

Half Terms and Summer Holidays 10am-3pm or 8.30 - 4.30 (inc. breakfast & lunch)

Lots of practise, matches and fun for all ages and abilities with old and new friends.

Summer Courses 2008
Football & Multi Sport

Week 1 - Mon July 28th - Fri Aug 1st

Week 2 - Mon Aug 4th - Fri 8th
Week 3 - Mon Aug 11 - Fri Aug 15
Week 4 - Mon Aug 18 - Fri Aug 22
Week 5 - Tue Aug 26 - Fri Aug 29
Week 6 - Mon Sep 1 - Tue Sep 2

October Half Term

Xmas 2008
Now Booking

Open Training
Saturdays 9.30-11am
10 weeks comprehensive course covering all areas of football, open to all boys and girls aged 5-15, classes will be split into small age/ability groups to help ensure fun and progression for everyone.

GRFC Tots - 2-5yr olds(indoor Sept - March)

Saturday 10-11am, WIde Land Sports Ground
A fantastic activity for young children regardless of their ability or interest in football.

A gentle and fun introduction to football with an emphasis in helping the children join into an organised, social, group situation. Lessons are aimed to help improve each childs
co-ordination, agility, social skills and discipline as well as plenty of fun with a football.

A great step towards joining the Open Training group at 5yrs of age.
Presentation and biscuits every week!

Check out the TOTS page for more info.

Advanced Training & Goalkeeper Training
Mondays 4.30-6pm
More advanced session aimed at those wishing to progress their game quickly.

Advanced training is by invitation only so please ask one of our team about progressing to this class.

Goal Keeper training is open to all.

MATCH NIGHTS
Friday 4.30pm-6pm
Great chance to get your first taste of competitive football and to put your skills into practise. Ideal for young players looking to break into local teams. Our coaches will organise lots of matches throughout the session giving everyone lots of match practise and the chance to meet and play with new people. Coaches will manage and referee the games, giving support and advice when needed.

In School Coaching
GRFC can provide coaches to run breakfast clubs, after school sessions as well as

in-school curriculum based coaching.
For schools without the facilities GRFC can arrange a suitable site.
Please contact us directly to discuss your schools needs.

Football Parties
A great way for your football mad child and their friends to enjoy a birthday, our coaches can help to organise venues to suit your party and can organise lots of fun and games to keep everyone happy.

All coaches are FA qualified, CRB checked and insured.

Please wear suitable clothing for an active session and bring a water bottle.

Club/Team coaching and management
GRFC can help your club to improve its standards with its professional coaching services. By either coming to you to help run your coaching programme or by arranging for your players to attend suitable sessions at one of our own venues.

Our highly qualified and experienced coaches can even offer invaluable managemnet suport for your matches.

PRICES

Weekly Sessions 5-15yrs
£6 per one and a half hour session

£50 for 10 weeks

Tots
£4 per one hour session
£35 10 weeks, guarantees your place.

Holiday Courses
10am-3pm
£15 per day
£12.50 per day if paying for whole course

8.30am - 4.30pm
£28 p/day inc, lunch and breakfast
Sprint-start
£26 p/day if paying for whole course

TOTS 10-12 - Tuesday Mornings
£8 per session or £6 if booking for the whole course

Football Parties and Club coaching
individual pricing