Welfare

Do you want your players to live healthier, happier lives? Do you know how to support them with this? The Greater Game is here to help, so let's find out more.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), young people should be doing at least an hour of exercise a day. Yet, in 2022, only 20% managed this. Here, we look at how you can help improve these figures.

Have you ever heard a young person complain about being tired? Of course, you have. But do you know the reasons behind it? Let’s explore this and see how we can help them get better sleep. 

During puberty, things start to change inside teenage brains. They lose old habits and develop new ones. If young people develop poor thinking habits during this time, they’ll stay with them for life. So, what can we do about it? 

A healthy, balanced diet is critical to performing better on the pitch. But there are more unhealthy foods and drinks on the market than ever before. So, how do we encourage our young people to make healthier choices? 

We know that playing football is a great way to support physical health and fitness. Playing football can improve mental health and wellbeing too.

Bereavement is something everyone will face at some time in their life. It affects everyone in different ways. Is someone in your team experiencing grief or loss? Let’s understand more about how you can support your players. 

Football clubs and players must follow rules and laws around alcohol, drugs, and gambling. These rules help keep everyone safe and the game fair. So,what happens if these behaviours become an issue? 

As a coach, you are likely to see accidents from time to time. These could range from mild injuries to more serious medical emergencies. It's always best to be prepared, so read on to find actions that could save a life. 

Bullying and hazing are serious issues that happen on and off the pitch. They’re forms of abuse you may come across in football. Let’s find out more.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. So, we all have a part to play in creating safe, fun and inclusive football opportunities for all. There's support available to help. Let’s take a look. 

Football is about enjoying the game. But to do that, participants need to feel and be safe. That's where having safer working practices in place will help. Let's take a look. 

We want players to play and interact in the safest and most secure spaces, whether that’s in-person or online. So, what makes a space safer to enjoy the game?

Positivity leads to a better game. A safer, healthier, more inclusive and enjoyable game. A game with more respect. Let's explore what can help your club keep a positive environment for your players and supporters.  

As the nation’s number one sport, football has incredible power to bring people together. It can remove barriers and be a force for good in communities. Part of your role as a coach is to help create equal, diverse, and inclusive football environments for all.