The Ground Rules
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GRASSROOTS & YOUTH FOOTBALL

For coaches of the grassroots game.

The Ground Rules is for grassroots and youth football coaches working with players aged 5 to 16+. The focus is on thoughtful, age-aware coaching that starts with the players and the session in front of you.

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Start with the players in front of you.

A PRACTICAL COACHING LENS

One game. Many stages.

Coaching players from 5 to 16+ means working across different ages, groups and settings. Keep those details in view when thinking about a session.

A

The players

Keep age and experience in view when planning practice.

B

The practice

Give each session a clear focus that fits the group.

C

The context

Consider the team, time and space available on the day.

A NOTE FOR THE TOUCHLINE

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