Explore every episode of the podcast Green, Green Grassroots of Football
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| Episode 45: Positional Rotation | 20 Apr 2025 | 00:44:35 | |
Andy and Mark are joined for his third appearance by Ben Merry, to take a look at Positional Rotation, the reasoning behind it, its benefits and discuss how their players have reacted to the ideas. Please help the Podcast by sharing it, or by typing out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 44: Changes | 04 Apr 2025 | 01:05:27 | |
Andy is joined again by Simon, as Mark is unavailable, to take a look at Changes, brought about by the changes in the two U9 girl's teams and the various effects which that has wrought on the Team, the players, family life and the various dynamics within. They also discuss the wider issues around change and look at ways of coping with those changes. Please help the Podcast by sharing it, or by typing out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 43: Volunteering | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:44:04 | |
Andy and Mark take a look at volunteering, focussing on the keys roles within Fry Club JFC and by extension, the majority of Grassroots Clubs. They discuss the time involved, the work, life and family balance as well as the rewards that volunteering can bring. If you are interested in helping out within your community, then simply reach out and get involved, be that Club, Charity or simply at your local Community Centre. Please help the Podcast by sharing it, or by typing out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 42: Silent Weekend | 28 Feb 2025 | 00:38:22 | |
Andy and Mark are anything but quiet when it comes to Silent Weekend. They look at the reasons behind it, the benefits and drawbacks as well as their own personal horror weekend... Please help the Podcast by sharing it, or by typing out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 41: Planning The Land's End To Somerdale Pavilion Sponsored Walk | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:42:01 | |
Andy and Mark are joined by Tom for a slightly different Pod! In this episode, they record their discussion as they go over their plans to undertake a sponsored walk from Land's End to Somerdale Pavilion via the three Children's Hospice South West locations in June 2025, covering 227 miles in just eight days. They look at time off work, personal costs, fitness, the route, and many others including the belief (or lack) of their better half's... To donate please support at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/andrew-glover-2?utm_term=pRqWD6YXe Please help the Podcast by sharing it, or by typing out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 40: Coaching Or Poaching | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:37:40 | |
Andy and Mark take a look at the practice of poaching players as opposed to coaching them. They ask is it ever right to poach players, what about natural movement and what if you really, really need that player... Please help the Podcast by sharing it, or by typing out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 39: The Big Freeze | 10 Jan 2025 | 00:46:51 | |
Andy and Mark discuss the current freeze, what safety precautions you should take, considerations about the weather and opposition and then finally whether it would be better to play in the summer. Andy also thinks he's in a Disney production... Please help the Podcast by sharing it, or by typing out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 38: The Brand | 29 Dec 2024 | 00:41:08 | |
Andy and Mark discuss the concept of Branding (not in the 19th century cattle ranch sense...), looking at what exactly is a brand, the benefits of having a strong brand (and what can go wrong) and of course we examine the Fry Club JFC brand. For those wondering, it's more than just logo and colours... Please help the Podcast by sharing it, or by typing out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 37: Pitches And Surfaces | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:47:35 | |
Andy and Mark discuss pitches and surfaces, looking at the pros and cons of AstroTurf, 3G, 4G and of course grass, as well as who perhaps could support more artificial installations at grassroots level. Please help the Podcast by sharing it, or by typing out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 36: Comets And Neurodiversity | 29 Nov 2024 | 00:39:26 | |
Andy and Mark are joined by Sarah again, the Manager of the newly started Comets team. They discuss the setup including the grant available, kit & equipment, training, resources and more as well as their thoughts on the programme. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 35: Neurodiversity In Football | 16 Nov 2024 | 00:51:49 | |
Andy and Mark are joined by Sarah, a Manager of one of the girls Teams at Fry Club JFC and the Manager of the newly started Comets team, to discuss neurodiversity in football. They discuss the challenges involved, how to react to conflict, and ways to support neurodiverse players as well as other ideas. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 34: Let The Children Play | 01 Nov 2024 | 01:04:19 | |
Andy is joined by Liam, a Manager of one of the boys Teams at Fry Club JFC to discuss the revolutionary idea of just letting the children play without interfering. Topics include the role of parental support, encouragement verses pressure, when a coach should intervene and top tips. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 33: Alleviating The Costs Of Grassroots Football | 18 Oct 2024 | 00:32:00 | |
Andy and Mark take a look at the various funding opportunities open to Grassroots football and how they can apply to them; they also look at what Clubs can do themselves to ease the burden of the costs. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 32: The Rising Costs Of Grassroots Football | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:41:39 | |
Andy and Mark discuss the rising costs involved in Grassroots football based mainly on the Price to Play Report which David James highlighted in 2022. They also take a look at all of the costs of running a Club. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 31: Implementing The Heading Ban | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:43:04 | |
Andy and Mark (still without Ben as they were recording two episodes on the same night) continue to discuss the newly implemented FA Heading Ban, and now look at the practical implications of matchday scenarios and what this means for the players and referees. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 30: Why The Heading Ban? | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:32:07 | |
Andy and Mark (without Ben as they had to change recording nights again) make a triumphant return with Season 3, and discuss the newly implemented FA Heading Ban, looking at the reasons behind it and the ramifications. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 29: Player Engagement | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:45:41 | |
Andy and Mark (without Ben as they had to change recording nights) discuss player engagement whilst Euro 2024 is on; in fact Georgia were beating Portugal in the background, for the final episode of Season 2! They look at supportive environments, catering to all abilities, making it fun and positive feedback amongst other things and end looking at the importance of Youth Councils. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 28: Small Sided Games And Matches | 06 Jun 2024 | 01:09:06 | |
Andy and Mark are again joined by Ben Merry from the U9 Girls and the highest qualified and experienced Coach within Fry Club JFC to discuss small sided games, looking more at the practical application in terms of the match itself as well as why the FA introduced these formats. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 27: Small Sided Games And Training | 22 May 2024 | 00:54:55 | |
Andy and Mark are joined by a different Ben, a Coach of the U9 Girls and the highest qualified and experienced Coach within the Club to discuss small sided games, their use, their utility in training and the benefits they can bring in comparison to the larger format, as well how subtle changes can influence outcomes. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 26: Reflecting On Your First Year Part 2 | 10 May 2024 | 01:02:37 | |
Andy, without Mark or Ben is joined by Simon, a Coach of the U8 Girls at the end of his first year, to continue discussing what it has been like and how the experience differs from what you are taught on the Introduction to Coaching Football course. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 25: Reflecting On Your First Year Part 1 | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:57:18 | |
Andy, without Mark or Ben is joined by Simon, a Coach of the U8 Girls at the end of his first year, to discuss what it has been like and how the experience differs from what you are taught on the Introduction to Coaching Football course. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 24: The Easter Open Netherlands Tour | 13 Apr 2024 | 00:50:22 | |
Andy, Mark & the U16's of Fry Club JFC go on Easter Tour to the Holland Easter Open South tournament; a four-day excursion for a two-day tournament. Along the way they have fun, play matches and make friends for life, all in the space of 96 very long hours. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 23: The Benefits Of Social Media | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:43:25 | |
Andy, Mark & Ben follow on from last episode's look at the dangers of Social Media and this time take a stroll around the positive aspect which it can bring! From building relationships to education, motivating our children and driving creativity along with numerous other benefits which the online world can offer. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 22: The Dangers Of Social Media | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:40:46 | |
Andy, Mark & Ben take a look at the dangers of Social Media from trolling and abuse, to the ultimate damage that it can do if left unchecked. Please be aware this episode touches on some very sensitive topics and may be a hard listen for some. Please get support if you feel you need to. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 21: Becoming A New Manager | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:54:25 | |
Andy & Mark (What...? No Ben?) are joined again by James Slee-Evans; this time to follow on from joining a Team and see what it means to become the Manager of the Team. Andy and Mark throw in some anecdotes of their own and reflect on topics including training, administration and development. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 20: Joining A New Team | 16 Feb 2024 | 00:48:59 | |
Andy & Mark (still without Ben) are joined by James Slee-Evans to have a chat about children joining a sport, focussing in this case on football and in particular Wildcats. We look at having friends already in the group, the effects of weather, the progress that your child can make as well as a slightly controversial aspect of the Wildcats programme. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 19: Tots And Wildcats | 02 Feb 2024 | 01:04:56 | |
Andy & Mark (without Ben again!) are joined by another Mark to discuss the benefits of having Soccer Tots and Wildcats sections. Regular Mark Grinter with his knowledge of the Wildcats and guest Mark Small with his knowledge of the Tots, discuss Physical Development, Social Interaction, Cognitive Growth, the various components of football training, along with the benefits it brings as well as their own personal reasons for involvement. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 18: The Challenges Women Face Part 2 | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:46:31 | |
Andy & Mark (without Ben again!) continue their discussion into the challenges that women face in football looking at gender inequality within sport, sexuality, participation, some high profile media interventions but also some notable successes. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 17: The Challenges Women Face Part 1 | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:46:53 | |
Andy & Mark (without Ben) discuss the history of women's football and take a look at some of the challenges which they face and have faced including pay, maternity rights, discrimination, sexism and more. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 16: Coaching The Team | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:46:49 | |
Andy, Mark & Ben are joined by James again and this time they take a look at what it means to Coach the Team; looking at realism/relevance, communication, strengths/weaknesses, relationships, emotional intelligence and more. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 15: Coaching The Player | 08 Dec 2023 | 00:44:04 | |
Andy, Mark & Ben are joined by James and take a look at what it means to Coach individual players looking at interpersonal soft skills, technology, tailored programmes and more. Please help the Podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com X: @FryClubJFC or @RedFalconJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC or RedFalconSport Instagram: @Red_Falcon_Sport Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 14: Mentoring Part 2 | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:41:34 | |
Andy & Mark take a look at mentoring and how it can support both Players and Coaches alike including both psychosocial and career orientated mentoring. They also reflect on their own mentors. Please help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com Twitter: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 13: Mentoring Part 1 | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:42:57 | |
Andy & Mark take a look at mentoring and how it can support both Players and Coaches alike including both psychosocial and career orientated mentoring. Please help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com Twitter: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 12: The Issues Of Being A Grassroots Coach | 27 Oct 2023 | 00:44:17 | |
Andy and Mark are again joined by Ben, this time to expand on the last episode but looking at the issues and complications which can arise around being a Grassroots football coach, and again diverting off on a few tangents with anecdotes from their experiences. Please help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com Twitter: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 11: Being A Grassroots Coach | 13 Oct 2023 | 01:04:11 | |
Andy and Mark are joined by Ben to ruminate, cogitate and generally mull over what it takes to be a Grassroots football coach, discussing having to Coach, Referee, Safeguard, 1st Aid and more, as well as diverting off on a few tangents with anecdotes from their experiences. Please help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com Twitter: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 10: Opportunity Knocks | 08 Sep 2023 | 00:54:34 | |
In the first episode of Season 2, Andy & Mark take a look at the opportunities which have presented themselves for the Girls of Fry Club JFC in the wake of the Women's World Cup and how the popularity has helped grow the game in terms of numbers and inspiration. They also look at what else needs to be done to capitalise on this surge in interest. Please help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com Twitter: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 9: The Tournament | 28 Jul 2023 | 01:17:54 | |
Andy & Mark reflect on the recent Girl's Tournament which Fry Club JFC have just undertaken and look at how it happened, what went right, what went wrong and what lessons can be learned from the experience! Please help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com Twitter: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 8: Interfering Parents | 04 Jul 2023 | 01:08:12 | |
Andy & Mark take a look at the age old problem of Interfering or Pushy and Abusive Parents! From those who ignore the Manager's instructions, to those who hurl abuse, and we almost look at the creation of robotic children in football... almost! Please help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com Twitter: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 7: Creating A Women’s Team | 09 Jun 2023 | 01:03:50 | |
Andy & Mark are joined by Kelsey, the Manager of the new Women's Team alongside four players; Sarah, Char, Kat & Shannon to discuss how this team came to be created, why there is a need, and what it means to the players to be part of the team. Please help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com Twitter: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 6 - The Charity Walk | 08 May 2023 | 00:31:37 | |
Andy and Mark are joined by about 120 members of Fry Club JFC as they walk from Somerdale Pavilion to local beauty spot Kelston Round Hill, and back; a distance of just over ten miles, all to raise funds for a great cause. Thoughts are added by some parents, as well as a few of the players. Please help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com Twitter: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 5: The Wembley Trip | 23 Apr 2023 | 00:33:34 | |
Andy and Mark join 194 members of the Girls Section as they travel to Wembley to watch England vs Brazil in the final of the 2023 Finalissima. Thoughts are added by U12 Girls Manager Adam, U14 Girls Manager Rich, as well as a few of the players. Please help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com Twitter: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 4: Arbiters of the Law - Part 2 | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:43:03 | |
Andy & Mark are joined by Alex and Bradley, two referees to look at all things refereeing and explore a variety of aspects which are impacting Match Officials and their ability to officiate the beautiful game; Part 2 concludes by looking at the effects on Mental Health, of Social Media, dropping numbers, those on the sidelines, RESPECT and others as we discuss those who are the Arbiters of the Laws of the Game, without whom, we simply could not play. Please help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com Twitter: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 3: Arbiters of the Law - Part 1 | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:43:27 | |
Andy & Mark are joined by Alex and Bradley, two referees to look at all things refereeing and explore a variety of aspects which are impacting Match Officials and their ability to officiate the beautiful game; Part 1 will include Threat to Life, Abuse and the effects of the Professional Game as we discuss those who are the Arbiters of the Laws of the Game, without whom, we simply could not play. Please help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com Twitter: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 2: Under Pressure | 10 Mar 2023 | 01:07:44 | |
Andy and Mark are joined by James to take a look at the various pressure exerted on the girls and boys at the Grassroots level of football, with academies, competition and the need to win, and discuss if this is too much, as well as diverting off on a few tangents with anecdotes from their experiences. Please help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com Twitter: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||
| Episode 1: Unacceptable Behaviour | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:54:27 | |
In this first episode, Andy & Mark take a look at many aspects of Unacceptable Behaviour in Grassroots Football. This ranges from a lack of referees to RESPECT to dealing with unacceptable behaviour to the Silent Weekend initiative and more whilst not actually solving anything! Please help the podcast and type out a review on APPLE Podcasts and give us 5 stars on SPOTIFY! Email us your questions, comments, random thoughts, anything you want to share with us at greengreengrassroots@gmail.com Twitter: @FryClubJFC Facebook: fryclubjuniorFC Website: www.fryclubjfc.co.uk | |||