Category: Club Management
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Football Club Admin Checklist: Everything You Need to Know (UK Guide) Congratulations! You’ve just been elected club secretary. Or maybe you’re the chair. Or treasurer. Or you’re starting a new club from scratch. Either way, you’re now responsible for keeping a grassroots football club running legally, safely, and efficiently. And you’re wondering: what exactly do…
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You’ve just been elected club secretary. Congratulations! Your reward? Navigating the FA’s Whole Game System. If you’re reading this, you probably have questions: What even IS Whole Game System? How do I register players? Why won’t it let me submit my team sheet? And why does this feel more complicated than it needs to be?…
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Looking for a spond alternative? f you’re managing a grassroots football team in the UK, you’ve probably heard of Spond. It’s become hugely popular—and for good reason. A lot of UK users rely on it to organise teams across dozens of different sports. But is it the right choice for your football club? Maybe. Or maybe you…
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You’re thinking about starting a grassroots football club. Or maybe you’ve just been elected treasurer. Either way, you need to know: what’s this actually going to cost? The honest answer? More than you think. Less than professional football. Somewhere between £5,000 and £50,000 per year, depending on your size and ambitions. This guide breaks down…
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WhatsApp alternatives for football clubs…let’s paint a picture you’ll recognise: You’ve got four different WhatsApp groups for your Under 11s team. The “main group” has 47 members including grandparents who never mute notifications. There’s a “coaches only” group. A “match day” group. And somehow, a fourth group you didn’t even create called “SUPER STRIKER PARENTS…
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So you’ve decided to start a youth football team. Maybe your child’s school doesn’t have one. Maybe the local club has waiting lists. Maybe you just want to give kids in your area an opportunity to play. Great. The UK needs more grassroots football. But where do you actually start? How do you register with…
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It’s Saturday morning. You’re setting up cones for today’s match. Your phone buzzes. Again. “Sorry coach, forgot to bring cash—can I pay you next week?” Sound familiar? If you’re a grassroots football coach, you’ve had this conversation dozens of times. You’re volunteering your time to coach kids, but somehow you’ve also become the club accountant,…