Guides
Grassroots coach guides & advice
Practical, no-nonsense guides written for volunteer coaches. Read them on the touchline or print them for the kit bag.
Playing time
Equal playing time for grassroots coaches
How to share minutes fairly across your squad, plan rotations, and explain your approach to parents.
Read RulesThe FA Power Play rule, explained
When to add an extra player at 4 and 6 goals down, with a printable touchline cheat sheet.
Read Playing timeFair playing time in a mixed-ability squad
Balanced rotations, buddy pairs and what to tell parents, so fair minutes don't mean losing every week.
Read WellbeingThe guide to calmer matchdays
Practical habits and scripts for before, during and after the match, with the kids and the parents.
Read Free toolPrintable matchday sheet
A free sheet for your lineup, subs and notes. Print it or keep it on your phone.
ReadLess admin. More coaching.
Pocket Gaffer handles subs, fair minutes and Power Plays for you.