💬 ''their performances have created a meaningful bond between the England players and supporters, a bond that is inspiring young girls to dream of playing football at the highest level and for their country.'' #grassrootsfootball ⚽

💬 ''A word of encouragement or a pat on the back plays such a significant role in the emotional development of any child and football offers up countless opportunities for this.'' #grassrootsfootball ⚽

💬 ''it’s important for coaches to have the self-restraint not to label players as positions, and allow them to rotate for as long as possible.'' #grassrootsfootball ⚽

💬 ''Adapting various training drills to cater to varying skill levels and challenge players at their appropriate level is fantastic for engagement.'' #grassrootsfootball ⚽

💬 ''I found myself letting the whole team down with my disorganised, last-minute texting when I first started coaching the team.'' #grassrootsfootball ⚽

💬 ''Good, descriptive communication helps players to organise their teammates and learn a deeper appreciation of the game.'' #grassrootsfootball ⚽

💬 ''Rio Ferdinand was proficient in dance as a youngster and this greatly aided his mobility when it came to football.'' #grassrootsfootball ⚽

💬 ''In years to come it’s unlikely that any of the players you are coaching will have made it as professional players, that’s just the nature of the numbers. But you can still have a major influence on their own success in life.'' #grassrootsfootball ⚽

💬 ''Arguably the strongest and most positive affect on a young person’s mental health comes from peer support within their team.'' #grassrootsfootball ⚽