Football & Leagues
Devon County FA
Local support for grassroots football across Devon, including clubs, competitions, coaching, refereeing and safeguarding.
Useful football links and resources for Goals Soccer School players, parents, coaches and volunteers, including training, safeguarding and local support.
Football & Leagues
England Football
The national grassroots football hub for players, parents, coaches, volunteers, clubs and leagues.
Safeguarding & Welfare
The FA - Safeguarding
Official safeguarding information and guidance for everyone involved in football, including clubs, parents and young people.
Safeguarding & Welfare
The FA - Report a Safeguarding Concern
Clear official guidance on what to do and who to contact if you are worried about the welfare or safety of a child.
Coaching & Development
England Football Learning
Coaching ideas, session resources, courses and learning opportunities for grassroots coaches and volunteers.
Coaching & Development
Practice at Home - Try Your Best Challenge
A simple home challenge encouraging children to practise an active skill for five minutes each day, such as keepie-uppies.
Safeguarding & Welfare
The Grassroots code
The FA’s Grassroots Code is a national behaviour standard designed to unite participants and to create safer, more respectful and more enjoyable environments.
Football & Leagues
Devon Junior & Minor Football League
The official Devon Junior & Minor League website
Safeguarding & Welfare
The FA - Safeguarding for Parents & Carers
Practical safeguarding guidance for parents and carers, including what to expect from a club and how to raise concerns.
Parents & Players
The FA - Respect Resources
Resources to encourage positive behaviour, respect and a welcoming environment for players, coaches and spectators.
Coaching & Development
Introduction to Coaching Football
England Football's introductory coaching course covering safe, fun and inclusive sessions, player development and matchdays.
Coaching & Development
Getting Started in Coaching
A useful starting point for anyone considering coaching, with guidance on the role and entry-level learning opportunities.
Safeguarding & Welfare
NSPCC Sport
Independent safeguarding advice and resources to help children and young people enjoy sport in a safe environment.
Local & Community
Plymstock School
The Plymstock School website. Home of Goals Soccer School
Local & Community
Plymouth Active
Local leisure, swimming, sport, holiday activities and wellbeing opportunities for children, young people and families.
Local & Community
Plymouth Sports & Leisure Facilities
Plymouth City Council information on sports and leisure facilities across the city, including pools and community sports hubs.
Parents & Players
Premier League Primary Stars
Free football-inspired activities and learning resources for children aged 5-11, covering PE, wellbeing, English and maths.
Coaching & Development
Practice at Home - Moving With the Ball
An England Football dribbling activity that can be adapted for individual practice using a ball and a few small gates or markers.
Coaching & Development
Practice at Home - Dribbling & Ball Control
Ideas for developing dribbling, turning, running with the ball and close control that players can practise in a safe space.
Coaching & Development
Practice at Home - Passing & Receiving
England Football ideas for improving passing and first touch. Several elements can be adapted for a partner or safe wall practice.
Coaching & Development
Practice at Home - First Touch & Receiving
Practice ideas for receiving the ball with different techniques and building confidence in first touch and control.
Coaching & Development
Practice at Home - Shooting & Finishing
England Football finishing ideas for learning different ways to score, suitable for adapting where a safe goal and space are available.
Parents & Players
England Football - Volunteering
Information for people interested in helping grassroots football, including volunteer roles, learning, support and opportunities.
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What People Say about GSS
Here’s what players, parents, coaches and others from across our club community have to say about their experiences with us.
Both my boys have had experience with Goals Soccer School. My eldest trained with Andy on Saturdays and my youngest is part of one of the teams. My experience has been a very good one, the setup is so good, the focus is on the kids development and growth in a fun and supportive environment. Kids football done as it should be!
It’s great to be a part of! The facilities are amazing and it’s all about kids just having fun and playing football! ( whilst still trying to win of course! )
Good coaches Gareth and Jo will do alot for the kids putting in extra time when needed.Always supporting them. What would I change? Training - must be changed from a sandy hard hockey pitch to a safe 3 g pitch or grass regardless to grow confidence and quality. Non of this development nonsense that when they get older they go onto a safer pitch? All in all Gareth and Jo are fantastic.
My 2 sons have been with Goals since they were 6 or 7, initially training with Andy and then moving into teams with the club. The development and training has been fantastic, but it is the ethos at Goals that is really special. The Club strive to create a fun, inclusive and positive environment for everyone where the kids can have fun and play competitive, enjoyable football. It is a great football club for kids to learn to love the game and be part of a competitive team.
Honestly couldn't praise it anymore. I have 3 boys all play for goals. U12- coaches are amazing nothing but positive criticism, cheering them on and telling them how well they are doing. U10- Gareth is amazing. Great sense of humour and He really understands the kids. Praises them tells them how they can improve and what they have done great. My boys are so happy at goals. I couldn't thank the boys enough
I have been in and around local football for quite a few years and can honestly say the commitment and dedication from those behind the scenes is second to none. Not only do they never stop but they are great people as well.
