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Youth Football Coach. Proud family man. Wanting to make a difference. Views are my own.

Westoning, Bedfordshire
Joined August 2013
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Shape a Greener Future for Grassroots Football ♻️ Complete our survey about your travel habits to be in with a chance to win prizes ⤵️ 🔗 bit.ly/HFA-STS
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Accredited Clubs are Thriving Clubs ⭐ Congratulations to the 51 Hertfordshire clubs who’ve renewed their @EnglandFootball Accreditation 👏 Need to renew? Get started today ⤵️ 🔗 clubs.thefa.com
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🎄This Holiday season, we’re inviting schools to take part in a special Premier League Primary Stars workshop inspired by one of the most powerful stories in sporting and human history – The Christmas Truce of 1914 🎄 In these seasonal workshops, pupils will share the story of the incredible moment during World War I, when opposing soldiers paused fighting to share in a moment of peace – and even played a game of football together! ✉️ For more information or to make a booking please contact Nicola Burton: [email protected] @WatfordFC | #watfordfc
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Stay Accredited and get your stars 🌟 We're here to support you on your journey to being better everywhere 👏 Renew today ⤵️ 🔗 bit.ly/HFA-EFA25
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What’s Silent Support Weekend? 🔇 It’s about turning down the noise from the sidelines so players can turn up their voices on the pitch 🗣️ To show support, keep it to applause for good play. Players will thank you for it 👏 #SilentSupport
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Over £36m in free donations could be raised this Black Friday 🛍️ Make sure your Team gets a share – join EasyFundraising today and ask members to use the app when they shop ⤵️ 🔗 bit.ly/HFA-EF
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Down goes the noise, up goes their game 🔇 Join us for Silent Support Weekend on 15-16 November 👏 Let’s show our support the right way by: 👉 Letting players play 👉 Letting coaches talk to players 👉 Letting spectators applaud and encourage #SilentSupportWeekend
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Club Management Software Changing the Game 📲 We're delighted to announce a new partnership with @teamfeepay - the digital platform designed to simplify club administration🤝 Learn more about our new Club Support Partner ⤵️ 🔗 bit.ly/HFA-TFP
A huge welcome to our 20th County FA Club Support Partner - @HertfordshireFA! 💬 Head of Football Developmentand Investment at Hertfordshire FA, Steve Maker, had this to say: "We're really happy to be partnering with TeamFeePay as one of our official club support partners. We hope this partnership will free up time on our grassroots volunteers and support them in building a more sustainable and robust club structure." 💬 Phil Cowen, TeamFeePay Head of Partnerships comments: "There are very few County FootballAssociations in England that enjoy sucha rich heritage as Hertfordshire FA. They have been supporting and developingfootball in Hertfordshire since 1885, and are avery welcome addition to our County FA roster. We can’t wait to get started working withthe FA to change the game for grassrootsfootball clubs in Hertfordshire.” 👀 Read more here: loom.ly/ExRx4tk 📲 Hertfordshire-based clubs - Book your demo today in your link below: loom.ly/7NhYRYU
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🚨 There's still time to sign-up for tonight's Pitch Maintenance Webinar 🌱 Keep your pitch pristine with insight and guidance from the experts at the @wearetheGMA ⤵️
In-Season Pitch Maintenance Webinar 🌱 Join us for guidance and insight from the experts at the Grounds Management Association ⚽ Register your attendance ⤵️ 🔗 bit.ly/HFA-PMW-O25
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Your Role Matters 🫵 Want to brush up on your safeguarding skills? Why not take the free Safeguarding Awareness for Parents & Carers course 📲 Let’s work together to keep young people safe in our community ⤵️ 🔗 bit.ly/EF-SAFPAC
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Thousands more women and girls are lacing up their boots thanks to the @Lionesses 👏 But too many still play in spaces that don’t meet their needs. We’re changing that 💪 Thanks to the @premierleague, @FA and @DCMS, the Lionesses HERe to Play Fund offers up to £25k to transform grassroots facilities into safe, welcoming spaces. Find out more 👇 🔗 footballfoundation.org.uk/gr…
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We're excited to be partnering with @KL_School_UK to offer a new Female Football and Education Scheme (16-19) for those interested in joining the sixth form in 2026. Find out more about this opportunity to combine A-Level studies with the chance to train and play football at the school, and register for a trial: watfordfccsetrust.com/new-pa…
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𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗬 📣 We are recruiting a Coach Delivery Lead to support our England Football Accredited Clubs! Closing date: Sunday 19 October 📆 Find out more and apply here ⬇️ bit.ly/3IrDrUh
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In-Season Pitch Maintenance Webinar 🌱 Join us for expert guidance and insight from the experts at the Grounds management Association. Register your attendance ⤵️ 🔗 bit.ly/HFA-PMW-O25
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Groundskeepers have a new online home 🌱 The Football Foundation Groundskeeping Corner Facebook group is the go-to space for expert tips, real-life pitch advice and a supportive community 🙌⚽ Join today ⤵️ 🔗 bit.ly/FF-GKC
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Stay On Top of Your Game ⚽ Ongoing development is a key part of the coaching journey, and there's plenty of opportunities available locally to expand your skills and knowledge ⤵️ See What's Available 📲 🔗 bit.ly/HFA-OL
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