The Grassroots Network

On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with grassroots coach, referee and parent Keith Patterson. We discussed the FA silent weekend initiative, the benefits, the disadvantages and if it would work in the future from both a coaches and referees perspective. We talked about the current situation around referees being abused and threatened with physical violence, is the grassroots game at breaking point with its lack of respect for refs. Do not forget to help support the podcast by subscribing to our content on all platforms, a simple click really goes a long way. 📱 Follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegrassrootsnw 📷 And over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrassrootsnetwork/   🎙️ Listen to Our Podcasts: 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2xnst4utZvSEczNzv9qEEL?si=38bb4298d9d649f5 📻 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-grassroots-network/id1627478930 Don’t forget to like & subscribe and click the notification bell for updates when we upload! Other Episodes 12 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep8 – Keith Patterson | Is the game at breaking point? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with grassroots coach, referee and parent Keith Patterson. We discussed the FA silent weekend initiative, the benefits, the disadvantages and if it would work...Read more 05 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep7 – Stuart Waddington | Grassroots parenting guide November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with star development UK direct Stuart Waddington. Star development UK is a leadership company to create better organisations and teams, I thought this conversation...Read more 24 Nov Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep6 – Jamie Evans | Is the younger sibling always the better player? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with Jamie Evans a UEFA B licence coach who runs 2 grassroots teams for both of his sons. The topic of girls and woman’s...Read more 21 Oct Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep5 – Danny Holmes | From Real Madrid To The Woodchurch October 21, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with professional footballer and UEFA A licence coach Danny Holmes. We talk about the the local grassroots game, the difference in player now compared...Read more 19 Sep Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep4 – Interview with Eamon Buhalfaia September 14, 2022 Leave a comment

On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with star development UK direct Stuart Waddington. Star development UK is a leadership company to create better organisations and teams, I thought this conversation would be very informative to coaches on how to build and create a good team environment. In this episode we also discussed grassroots parents at length and what we can do better to make football a more enjoyable experience for our children. I really enjoyed talking to Stuart to get a parents perspective, with the nature of his business a lot of the same processes can be applied to grassroots football. You can also check out stuarts podcast about leadership via the links below. www.stardevelopmentuk.com  www.leadershipwhatsonyourmind.com Do not forget to help support the podcast by subscribing to our content on all platforms, a simple click really goes a long way. 📱 Follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegrassrootsnw 📷 And over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrassrootsnetwork/ Don’t forget to like & subscribe and click the notification bell for updates when we upload! Other Episodes 12 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep8 – Keith Patterson | Is the game at breaking point? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with grassroots coach, referee and parent Keith Patterson. We discussed the FA silent weekend initiative, the benefits, the disadvantages and if it would work...Read more 05 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep7 – Stuart Waddington | Grassroots parenting guide November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with star development UK direct Stuart Waddington. Star development UK is a leadership company to create better organisations and teams, I thought this conversation...Read more 24 Nov Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep6 – Jamie Evans | Is the younger sibling always the better player? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with Jamie Evans a UEFA B licence coach who runs 2 grassroots teams for both of his sons. The topic of girls and woman’s...Read more 21 Oct Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep5 – Danny Holmes | From Real Madrid To The Woodchurch October 21, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with professional footballer and UEFA A licence coach Danny Holmes. We talk about the the local grassroots game, the difference in player now compared...Read more 19 Sep Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep4 – Interview with Eamon Buhalfaia September 14, 2022

On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with Jamie Evans a UEFA B licence coach who runs 2 grassroots teams for both of his sons. The topic of girls and woman’s football was discussed and Jamie gave some great insight into the woman’s game.    This was a really fun conversation especially from a coaching point of view, I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening.  You can check out all of our socials at the links below.  Instagram - hhttps://www.instagram.com/thegrassrootsnetwork/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TGRASSROOTSNETWORK/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thegrassrootsnw If you would like more information about The Grassroots Network visit thegrassrootsnetwork.com or contact at admin@thegrassrootsnetwork.com Other Episodes 12 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep8 – Keith Patterson | Is the game at breaking point? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with grassroots coach, referee and parent Keith Patterson. We discussed the FA silent weekend initiative, the benefits, the disadvantages and if it would work...Read more 05 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep7 – Stuart Waddington | Grassroots parenting guide November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with star development UK direct Stuart Waddington. Star development UK is a leadership company to create better organisations and teams, I thought this conversation...Read more 24 Nov Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep6 – Jamie Evans | Is the younger sibling always the better player? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with Jamie Evans a UEFA B licence coach who runs 2 grassroots teams for both of his sons. The topic of girls and woman’s...Read more 21 Oct Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep5 – Danny Holmes | From Real Madrid To The Woodchurch October 21, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with professional footballer and UEFA A licence coach Danny Holmes. We talk about the the local grassroots game, the difference in player now compared...Read more 19 Sep Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep4 – Interview with Eamon Buhalfaia September 14, 2022 Leave a comment Local coaching companies provide a excellent chance to engage your children in different activities. On this episode of the grassroots network, I sat down with Eamon Buhalfaia who one of the owners of a...Read more

On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with professional footballer and UEFA A licence coach Danny Holmes. We talk about the the local grassroots game, the difference in player now compared to when he started playing and his coaching journey so far. Danny is a fantastic advocate of community and his recent adventure into running a grassroots club bases in the area he grew up in was inspiring. This was a really fun episode and when you get to know Danny you can see why his coaching business has been so successful. With the players needs central to the way he coaches, I took alot away from this podcast.  You can check out all of elite player developments socials at the links below.  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eliteplayerd/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ElitePlayerDevelopment/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/eliteplayerd?lang=en-GB Thanks for listening, Please subscribe to our youtube channel for video content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc2z4rTPY88GZV8LV8obR-A Other Episodes 12 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep8 – Keith Patterson | Is the game at breaking point? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with grassroots coach, referee and parent Keith Patterson. We discussed the FA silent weekend initiative, the benefits, the disadvantages and if it would work...Read more 05 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep7 – Stuart Waddington | Grassroots parenting guide November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with star development UK direct Stuart Waddington. Star development UK is a leadership company to create better organisations and teams, I thought this conversation...Read more 24 Nov Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep6 – Jamie Evans | Is the younger sibling always the better player? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with Jamie Evans a UEFA B licence coach who runs 2 grassroots teams for both of his sons. The topic of girls and woman’s...Read more 21 Oct Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep5 – Danny Holmes | From Real Madrid To The Woodchurch October 21, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with professional footballer and UEFA A licence coach Danny Holmes. We talk about the the local grassroots game, the difference in player now compared...Read more 19 Sep Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep4 – Interview with Eamon Buhalfaia September 14, 2022 Leave a comment

Local coaching companies provide a excellent chance to engage your children in different activities. On this episode of the grassroots network, I sat down with Eamon Buhalfaia who one of the owners of a toddler football coaching company Footie Bees. This episode brings insight into coaching younger age groups, how to interact with children and how Footie Bees can help the grassroots community by filtering children into clubs to form new teams. Thanks for listening. The Grassroots Network If you would like more information about The Grassroots Network visit thegrassrootsnetwork.com or contact at admin@thegrassrootsnetwork.com You can also find us on social media - Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Other Episodes 12 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep8 – Keith Patterson | Is the game at breaking point? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with grassroots coach, referee and parent Keith Patterson. We discussed the FA silent weekend initiative, the benefits, the disadvantages and if it would work...Read more 05 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep7 – Stuart Waddington | Grassroots parenting guide November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with star development UK direct Stuart Waddington. Star development UK is a leadership company to create better organisations and teams, I thought this conversation...Read more 24 Nov Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep6 – Jamie Evans | Is the younger sibling always the better player? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with Jamie Evans a UEFA B licence coach who runs 2 grassroots teams for both of his sons. The topic of girls and woman’s...Read more 21 Oct Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep5 – Danny Holmes | From Real Madrid To The Woodchurch October 21, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with professional footballer and UEFA A licence coach Danny Holmes. We talk about the the local grassroots game, the difference in player now compared...Read more 19 Sep Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep4 – Interview with Eamon Buhalfaia September 14, 2022 Leave a comment Local coaching companies provide a excellent chance to engage your children in different activities. On this episode of the grassroots network, I sat down with Eamon Buhalfaia who one of the owners of a...Read more 12

Running a grassroots football club can be an enormous job especially as a volunteer, this episodes guest is Rhys Platten chairman of Bromborough & Eastham football club. We discuss the importance of volunteers, what the club’s philosophy and culture looks like and also what the future holds for this football club. The grassroots game is full of clubs like Bromborough & Eastham, we want to share as much of their experience with other clubs as possible. If there is one take away from this podcast it is that the kids who play for your clubs must be at the heart of it, that’s what’s make the game so special and exciting. Enjoying the magic moments football give us is what makes memories for children and creates a positive environment for them to play in. Thanks for listening. The Grassroots Network If you would like more information about The Grassroots Network visit thegrassrootsnetwork.com or contact at admin@thegrassrootsnetwork.com You can also find us on social media - Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Other Episodes 12 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep8 – Keith Patterson | Is the game at breaking point? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with grassroots coach, referee and parent Keith Patterson. We discussed the FA silent weekend initiative, the benefits, the disadvantages and if it would work...Read more 05 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep7 – Stuart Waddington | Grassroots parenting guide November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with star development UK direct Stuart Waddington. Star development UK is a leadership company to create better organisations and teams, I thought this conversation...Read more 24 Nov Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep6 – Jamie Evans | Is the younger sibling always the better player? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with Jamie Evans a UEFA B licence coach who runs 2 grassroots teams for both of his sons. The topic of girls and woman’s...Read more 21 Oct Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep5 – Danny Holmes | From Real Madrid To The Woodchurch October 21, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with professional footballer and UEFA A licence coach Danny Holmes. We talk about the the local grassroots game, the difference in player now compared...Read more 19 Sep Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep4 – Interview with Eamon Buhalfaia September 14, 2022 Leave a comment

A Volunteer grassroots coach is a difficult role, especially after taking over a team straight after lockdown. Today's guest is Chris Marshall, a parent coach from Bromborough & Eastham Football club.  Chris was part of a group of parent coaches who started coaching new under 7’s teams, having been thrown into the chaos that is grassroots football we talked about his role, why he wanted to be involved and his ambitions as a grassroots coach.  This episode is a really good listen for anyone who is thinking about helping out their children's teams or local clubs, we are always in need of more volunteers, this episode will open your eyes and give you an honest representation of being involved with grassroots football.  If you would like more information about The Grassroots Network visit thegrassrootsnetwork.com or contact at admin@thegrassrootsnetwork.com You can also find us on social media - Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Other Episodes 12 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep8 – Keith Patterson | Is the game at breaking point? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with grassroots coach, referee and parent Keith Patterson. We discussed the FA silent weekend initiative, the benefits, the disadvantages and if it would work...Read more 05 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep7 – Stuart Waddington | Grassroots parenting guide November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with star development UK direct Stuart Waddington. Star development UK is a leadership company to create better organisations and teams, I thought this conversation...Read more 24 Nov Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep6 – Jamie Evans | Is the younger sibling always the better player? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with Jamie Evans a UEFA B licence coach who runs 2 grassroots teams for both of his sons. The topic of girls and woman’s...Read more 21 Oct Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep5 – Danny Holmes | From Real Madrid To The Woodchurch October 21, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with professional footballer and UEFA A licence coach Danny Holmes. We talk about the the local grassroots game, the difference in player now compared...Read more 19 Sep Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep4 – Interview with Eamon Buhalfaia September 14, 2022 Leave a comment Local coaching companies provide a excellent chance to engage your children in different acti...

Ever wonder what goes through a grassroots referee's mind? Well you don’t need to wonder anymore, This episode I’m joined by James Henderson, a local referee. We talked about his experiences, what makes a good referee, what makes a not so good referee and the future of the next generation.  There are some very important lessons to take away from this podcast and really helped me understand the referees point of view. I really enjoyed talking to James and hopefully we can talk again in the future. If you would like more information about The Grassroots Network visit thegrassrootsnetwork.com or contact at admin@thegrassrootsnetwork.com You can also find us on social media - Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Other Episodes 12 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep8 – Keith Patterson | Is the game at breaking point? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with grassroots coach, referee and parent Keith Patterson. We discussed the FA silent weekend initiative, the benefits, the disadvantages and if it would work...Read more 05 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep7 – Stuart Waddington | Grassroots parenting guide November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with star development UK direct Stuart Waddington. Star development UK is a leadership company to create better organisations and teams, I thought this conversation...Read more 24 Nov Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep6 – Jamie Evans | Is the younger sibling always the better player? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with Jamie Evans a UEFA B licence coach who runs 2 grassroots teams for both of his sons. The topic of girls and woman’s...Read more 21 Oct Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep5 – Danny Holmes | From Real Madrid To The Woodchurch October 21, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with professional footballer and UEFA A licence coach Danny Holmes. We talk about the the local grassroots game, the difference in player now compared...Read more 19 Sep Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep4 – Interview with Eamon Buhalfaia September 14, 2022 Leave a comment Local coaching companies provide a excellent chance to engage your children in different activities. On this episode of the grassroots network, I sat down with Eamon Buhalfaia who one of the owners of a...Read more 12

Welcome to The Grassroots Network. A place for grassroots coaches, players and parents. We offer coaching resources, CPD events, Our podcast and coaching equipment. If you would like more information about The Grassroots Network visit thegrassrootsnetwork.com You can also find us on social media - Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Other Episodes 12 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep8 – Keith Patterson | Is the game at breaking point? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with grassroots coach, referee and parent Keith Patterson. We discussed the FA silent weekend initiative, the benefits, the disadvantages and if it would work...Read more 05 Dec Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep7 – Stuart Waddington | Grassroots parenting guide November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with star development UK direct Stuart Waddington. Star development UK is a leadership company to create better organisations and teams, I thought this conversation...Read more 24 Nov Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep6 – Jamie Evans | Is the younger sibling always the better player? November 24, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with Jamie Evans a UEFA B licence coach who runs 2 grassroots teams for both of his sons. The topic of girls and woman’s...Read more 21 Oct Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep5 – Danny Holmes | From Real Madrid To The Woodchurch October 21, 2022 Leave a comment On this episode of The Grassroots Network I sat down with professional footballer and UEFA A licence coach Danny Holmes. We talk about the the local grassroots game, the difference in player now compared...Read more 19 Sep Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep4 – Interview with Eamon Buhalfaia September 14, 2022 Leave a comment Local coaching companies provide a excellent chance to engage your children in different activities. On this episode of the grassroots network, I sat down with Eamon Buhalfaia who one of the owners of a...Read more 12 Sep Podcasts, The Grassroots Network Ep3 – Interview with Rhys Platten September 14, 2022 Leave a comment Running a grassroots football club can be an enormous job especially as a volunteer,