The Grassroots CoachingState of Play Report
Real data from coaches worldwide. Understand what's happening at the grassroots level — equipment, time, technology, and support.
Where does this report come from?
The Grassroots Coaching State of Play Report is built on responses from community and recreational football coaches across the globe. Coaches completed our in-depth survey sharing the real week-to-week realities of their role.
The result is an honest, data-driven picture of grassroots coaching — one that clubs, associations, and governing bodies rarely see. No opinions, just aggregated insights from the people on the ground.
Aggregated and anonymised. No individual responses are ever shared. Only the collective picture.
What you'll learn
Six areas of insight drawn from the experiences of grassroots coaches around the world
Equipment & Costs
What clubs provide vs. what coaches fund themselves — broken down by level, country, and age group.
Training Habits
How coaches plan sessions, how much time they invest, and the biggest challenges they face week to week.
Apps & Technology
Which tools coaches actually use on match day and in training — and what they wish existed.
Global Benchmarks
Compare your experience against coaches from different countries, leagues, and age groups.
Club Support
The level of backing coaches receive from their clubs and associations, and where the gaps are.
Match Day Reality
Prep time, routines, and what's really working — and what isn't — at the grassroots level.
