We are concerned that the beautiful game of football is in decline. Football for children is now very different from earlier generations when the only adult involvement was a call from your mum that your tea was ready. Football is no longer beautiful for our kids anymore: it’s ugly.
Too competetive, too controlled?
In a world where children can no longer play outside without supervision, parents and coaches seems to have taken over. And the competitive drive adults bring to the game means youngsters no longer have time to fall in love with football, to play for fun and thus truly to develop their own skills. Continue reading →