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Grow Football

•Children's 121, group and team sessions.

•Grow Academy, Grow 121s and Grow Groups.

02/11/2026

“𝘼 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙘 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙡𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪.”

Something we regularly reinforce at Grow Football is the importance of controlling what you can control.

You won’t always be the best player on the pitch. Things won’t always go your way and mistakes are part of the learning process.

But your attitude, effort and how you respond to challenges are always within your control.

We want children who work hard, embrace challenges, take risks and aren’t afraid to get things wrong. Children who understand that progress takes time, patience and consistency.

There’s always an element of luck in football and in life, but the more you put yourself out there, the more opportunities you create for yourself.

These are habits and values that go far beyond football, and that’s what matters most to us.

A big thank you to everyone who joined Liam the last few days for their Grow 121s. Brilliant effort and attitude from everyone. 🙌🏼⬆️⚽️

Nurturing People | Not Players

31/10/2026

“𝘼𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢.”

We want children to feel comfortable asking questions, challenging ideas and being curious about the game.

Learning isn’t just about listening to instructions or finding the right answers. It’s about understanding why we’re doing something, exploring different solutions and developing the confidence to think for themselves.

Whether it’s asking a coach for clarification, questioning a decision, or simply wanting to understand how something works, every question creates another opportunity to learn.

We don’t expect children to have all the answers. We want them to develop the confidence to seek them out.

A big thank you to everyone who joined Niamh and Liam over the last couple of days. We loved seeing your enthusiasm, curiosity and willingness to get involved. Keep asking questions, keep exploring and keep challenging yourselves. 🙌🏼⬆️⚽️

Nurturing People | Not Players

27/10/2026

“𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙.”

Tuesdays mean it’s Grant’s weekly Grow 121s with Harper (Arniston Rangers Diamonds U12s) and Hartley (Hutchison Vale 2017s).

Every Tuesday, they show up ready to learn, work hard and take another step forward. Week after week, they’re building more than just their football ability, they’re developing habits, confidence and a mindset that will serve them far beyond the pitch.

Consistency is everything. Growth doesn’t happen overnight, and it isn’t built in a single session. It comes from turning up, embracing the challenge and trusting the process, even when progress feels small.

Harper and Hartley have committed to making every Tuesday count. That commitment is where the magic happens. Well done team. 🙌🏼⬆️⚽️

Nurturing People | Not Players

26/10/2026

“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜.”

One of the biggest barriers to growth isn’t a lack of ability. It’s the fear of getting things wrong.

We see it in football all the time. Children who hesitate, avoid challenges or choose the safer option because they’re worried about making mistakes.

But there’s a cost to always choosing what’s comfortable.

Every missed opportunity to try is a missed opportunity to learn.

At Grow Football, we want children to be brave enough to make mistakes. To take risks, make decisions, solve problems and understand that getting things wrong is part of getting better.

Confidence doesn’t come from always succeeding. It comes from having the courage to try, regardless of the outcome.

And that’s a lesson that goes well beyond football. Well done to Ali (Bonnyrigg Rose 2012s) who joined Liam this afternoon. Another top session. 🙌🏼⬆️⚽️

Nurturing People | Not Players

25/10/2026

“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧.”

Not every child arrives at our sessions full of enthusiasm, confidence or even wanting to be there.

Sometimes children arrive frustrated, upset or angry. Sometimes football is the last thing they want to do.

As coaches, it’s important we recognise that there’s often more going on than what we see in front of us.

Yesterday was a reminder of just how important connection and communication are.

Sometimes the most valuable part of a session isn’t the football itself. It’s taking a few minutes to listen, understand how someone is feeling and help them work through those emotions.

Not every session will be their best. Not every touch will be perfect. But if a child arrives feeling angry or frustrated and leaves feeling even slightly better, then we’ve achieved something far more important than improving their football.

We talk a lot about developing players, but helping young people understand and manage their emotions is just as important.

A massive thank you to all the kids who joined us at Poltonhall yesterday. The weather certainly made things challenging, with conditions deteriorating throughout the afternoon and forcing us to postpone our final two sessions. 💨 ⬆️⚽️

Nurturing People | Not Players

21/10/2026

GROW 121s | THIS WEEKEND

More opportunities to learn, develop and grow this weekend.

I’ve added Grow 121 availability for both Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th of October, giving kids more opportunity to work on their game in a positive, challenging and supportive environment.

Whether it’s building confidence, developing technique or simply enjoying more time with a ball at their feet, every session is built around the individual.

Sessions are now LIVE on Class For Kids.

Book through the link in our bio or drop us a message for more information. 💻⬆️⚽️

Nurturing People | Not Players

21/10/2026

It’s been a while. 🎥

Liam’s been flying the flag for Grow Football on the video front recently, so I thought it was about time I made an appearance again.

Although, recording a video in our house is an experience. Between a toddler with his own production ideas and a wife with considerably more broadcasting experience than me overseeing things, there’s certainly no shortage of creative direction, even if it’s not welcome.

Anyway, amongst all that, there’s actually some football news!

We’ve added Grow 121 availability for this Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October with Kyle and our November sessions with Kyle, Niamh, Grant and Liam are now LIVE!

It’s been brilliant seeing the guys build real momentum with the Grow 121 programme. A massive thank you to all the children and parents putting their trust in the rest of our coaching team.

We’re looking forward to another busy few weeks of helping kids enjoy their football, build confidence and continue to grow.

All sessions are available through Class For Kids. Link in our bio! 💻⬆️⚽️

Nurturing People | Not Players

20/10/2026

“𝙀𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨. 𝙀𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚.”

The energy we bring into an environment matters. It shapes experiences, influences attitudes and can completely change how someone feels about themselves and what they’re capable of achieving.

As coaches, we have a responsibility to bring energy that encourages, inspires and builds confidence. An environment where enthusiasm is infectious, mistakes are embraced and children feel comfortable enough to be themselves.

Because the energy we give can be the difference between a child simply turning up to play football and a child falling in love with the game.

A massive welcome to Harper (Arniston Rangers Diamonds U12s) who joined Grant this afternoon for her very first Grow 121.

Harper has only been playing football for four months, and we absolutely love seeing children at the beginning of their football journey. New experiences, new challenges and so much opportunity to learn and grow.

Thank you for joining us, Harper. Thanks to the boys aswell who were excellent yesterday and today. 🙌🏼⬆️⚽️

Nurturing People | Not Players

19/10/2026

“𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢. 𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚.”

Self belief doesn’t always come naturally. Sometimes it needs to be nurtured, encouraged and given the right environment to grow.

I’ve always believed that when children feel comfortable, connected and supported, they’re capable of far more than they might initially believe.

Our responsibility isn’t simply to improve their footballing ability. It’s to create a platform where they feel confident enough to try, brave enough to make mistakes and comfortable enough to be themselves.

Every week, we’re fortunate to welcome new children into our Grow 121 and Grow 122 sessions, while continuing to build relationships with so many who have already made Grow Football part of their journey.

Different personalities. Different abilities. Different levels of confidence. But every child deserves the same opportunity to learn, enjoy themselves and grow.

A big thank you to brothers Alfie (Bonnyrigg Rose 2017s) and Theo (Bonnyrigg Rose 2020s) for joining Liam yesterday! Brilliant to have you both along and we hope you enjoyed your time with us! 🌹

Thank you to everyone that joined us over the weekend and chose Grow Football to aid your development. 🙌🏼⬆️⚽️

Nurturing People | Not Players.

17/10/2026

“𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨. 𝙄𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙪𝙧𝙚.”

Success looks different for everyone. But whatever it looks like, the foundations remain the same.

A willingness to work hard. The courage to make mistakes. The patience to keep learning. And the determination to turn up and try again, even when things don’t go to plan.

Today Liam and myself welcomed 14 brilliant young people across our sessions, all putting in the work to become the very best versions of themselves, both on and off the pitch.

A special welcome to Struan (Loanhead Miners 2017s) Cayden and Joey (Pentland Athletic 2012s), who joined us for the first time! We hope you enjoyed your sessions and look forward to being part of your journey.

A huge thank you to all 14 children for their attitude, effort and application throughout the day. It’s a privilege to play even a small part in your development.

Nurturing People | Not Players

Address

Poltonhall Recreational Ground, Bonnyrigg
Edinburgh
EH192NU

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 8pm
Wednesday	5pm - 8pm
Friday	5pm - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
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