It’s all about the fun
Make sure it’s fun for the kids. Getting set up early enough, so the kids have got the time to gel with each other. Making sure that all abilities of the kids are cared for. Letting the kids know what I’m about. Showing them that it’s a sport for all abilities. Getting a few games under their belts.”
Steven from Newcastle Strikers U9s
Build relationships with your parents
Building relationships with your parents, during vietnam rcs data the summer months, getting them involved in the club, doing volunteering roles if possible, visiting their training sessions – as we have more time – this has proven valuable for us. As some parents have small businesses, and offer sponsorship for kits, raffle prizes, some offer to help out with our fundraising events, so building relationships with parents onboard for the new season – keeping them involved during the season, has worked for us.
Parents help out with other mums, offering lifts, running the lines, even organising team-building events for their children’s teams. Parents are a very valuable asset for any team, and the growth of the club as well for us anyway, we wouldn’t be able to do anything without them.
Heather from Globe Bullough Park FC
Speak to the parents, new and old! It’s wonderful to have such a good relationship with your members! We always host a meeting where everyone can come and ask questions, give ideas for fundraising, give feedback on how we run the club etc.
Rebecca from Brooklyn Junior Football Club.