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Writer's pictureNexxtGen Football
Dec 61 min read

Recognising Volunteers: Gift a £100 Kit Voucher to Your Club's Heroes




@bowssocceracademy / @charsyouthfc / @wormleygirlsfc / @wormley_sports_club_official


As someone who has seen the incredible impact volunteers have on grassroots football, I’m thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for you to show your appreciation for these unsung heroes at your club or league.


Volunteers are the backbone of grassroots football—they dedicate countless hours to coaching, organising, fundraising, and ensuring the game we love thrives. From early morning pitch setups to late-night planning meetings, their efforts deserve recognition.


Now, you have the chance to say a heartfelt "thank you" in a way that truly counts. By writing a personalised thank-you message to a volunteer at your club or league, you’ll not only brighten their day but also give them the chance to win one of 50 £100 kit vouchers! These vouchers can go towards clothing or equipment to benefit their team or club, further supporting the sport they love.


How to Participate


It’s simple:


  1. Write a thank-you message for a deserving volunteer using the form provided.

  2. An email from England Football will be sent straight to their inbox, spreading joy and appreciation.

  3. Every message you submit enters that volunteer into a draw for one of the £100 kit vouchers.


This is your chance to spotlight the incredible people who make grassroots football possible. Let’s work together to honor the dedication and passion that drive the game forward.

Let’s give back to the volunteers who give their all. Who will you surprise with your message



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Writer's pictureNexxtGen Football
Nov 291 min read

Let Girls Play!: Join the Movement - The Biggest Ever Football Session!




Join us on Friday 7 March 2025 for the Biggest Ever Football Session!


Be part of a fun day of celebration that will inspire and empower the next generation through girls' football at your school. It’s easy to get involved - let’s make this unforgettable!




Why should your school get involved?



• Inspiration & Empowerment: This is a great way to celebrate International Women’s Day. Your school will be part of a nationwide celebration, highlighting the importance of inclusivity in sports, showing pupils in your school that girls belong in football.



• Develop Young Leaders: This event offers a fantastic opportunity for students to take charge in organising and running the day, building essential leadership skills.



• Flexibility to Suit You: Whether it’s before school, lunchtime, or after school, you choose the time that works best for you. We want to make it easy for everyone to participate!



• Support & Resources: When you sign up, you’ll receive session ideas and a marketing toolkit. Use these to get your students and the entire school community excited about the day and to plan your session.





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Writer's pictureNexxtGen Football
Nov 293 min read

Report hate and protect our game




ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

Together we can end hate in football

In grassroots football, hate has many faces

Hate reveals itself in players, in coaches, in spectators. It ruins the experience for everyone who’s there just to enjoy the game.

Report hate and protect our game

Too often, people who don’t want to make a scene feel they have no option but to stand by and let it happen. Until now. 

We’ll take action when you tell us

As our eyes and ears on the ground, we’re asking you tell us every time you see hate happening. You can report it anonymously if you wish, your report will always be confidential. When we know about it, we can take the tough action needed to remove the haters, with tougher sanctions than ever before.

Only when you do your part can we do ours 

Together, we can protect our game. It means not standing by or relying on others. It means stepping up by reporting abusive behaviour every time it happens, whenever and wherever you experience it.

When you report hate, we can take the steps needed to remove it, and together can protect the game we love.



What counts as hate?

In grassroots football, hate is verbal abuse, insulting gestures or prejudicial behaviour. Racism, sexism and homophobia are the most common hate incidents we hear about, but we want to hear about any form of discriminatory behaviour any time it happens. If it feels wrong to you, it will to others too.

What are the punishments?

Let us be clear, we will take the strongest action against those who ruin the game for others. Tough punishments for players, coaches and spectators – and anyone else – who behave in discriminatory ways include:

• Players will be removed from play • Players will be suspended for games • Clubs can have points deducted • Clubs can have their ground closed • Spectators will be asked to leave

Remember, reporting hate is the first step to removing it and protecting the game we love.

How do I report hate?

We need you to report abusive behaviour every time you experience it. Only then will we know it’s happened. Only then can we act to remove it.


You can report hate anonymously if you wish, or you can give us your name along with your evidence. This gives us a better chance of successfully punishing offenders. When you do your part, you can rely on us to do ours.


You can report anything you don’t like at any time, even after the match has finished. To make this easy, here are four ways of telling us:


• To report it to The FA click here • To report it to Kick It Out click here • Report it to your County FA • Report it to a Match Official




What support is available?

If you are a victim of hate or discriminatory abuse, we make specialist support available to you. Funded by The FA, this a range of mental health and emotional well-being services delivered by the charity Sporting Chance.

You will have access to between one and six counselling sessions, with extra sessions considered on an exceptional basis. These are face-to-face within 45 minutes of where you live, or by online platforms. The sessions:

• start with an assessment of how the incident has affected you, followed by a confidential and safe talking space with a skilled therapist

• then focus on assisting you in contextualising the incident in the context of your broader life

• will be followed by teaching on self-care


Together we can stop HATE!



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