03/04/2026
Coach starter pack (Grassroots Edition)
✅ A bag of cones that’s older than the team
✅ Muddy boots permanently in the car
✅ A boot full of balls, bibs, and random equipment
✅ A group chat that never sleeps
✅ Parents asking at the last minute: “Is training still on?”
✅ A training session planned after a full day at work
✅ Cold hands on winter nights under the floodlights
✅ Someone forgetting their shin pads… every week
✅ The same kid asking “When are we playing a match?”
✅ A coffee that went cold before the session started
✅ And a quiet moment when a kid finally “gets it”
Remember they're volunteers.
They’re not doing it for praise.
They’re doing it so kids can play, improve, and belong.🙌🏻
What did I miss? Add one thing every coach has 👇
