Grassroots CoachingState of Play
Shining a light on the real experience of community football coaching. Your voice matters.
The heartbeat of community football, often invisible
Grassroots and recreational coaches are the backbone of the sport — but the week-to-week realities you manage are rarely seen by clubs, associations, and governing bodies.
This survey aims to change that. By capturing the true experience of coaching at community level — the support, the environments, the equipment, and the time investment.
Your participation matters. Every response helps create a more complete picture of grassroots coaching reality.
What the survey covers
A comprehensive look at the realities of grassroots coaching across four key areas
Your Team & Club
Age groups, game formats, and league structure
Equipment & Resources
What clubs provide vs. what coaches buy themselves
Training Sessions
Planning time, resources, and biggest challenges
Match Day Reality
Apps you use, prep time, and what's working (or not)
Get the full insights report
When the survey closes, all respondents receive a comprehensive report packed with benchmarks and trends
See how your experience compares to coaches globally
Discover which apps and tools coaches actually use
Get insights on training habits and time investment
Benchmark support provided by clubs and associations
The Grassroots Coaching State of Play Report
Trends across age groups, leagues, and countries — giving you meaningful benchmarks and a stronger collective voice
Your privacy matters
Your individual responses remain completely confidential. Only aggregated, anonymized data will be shared in the insights report — helping the entire grassroots community without compromising your privacy.
Ready to make your voice heard?
Help improve grassroots football for every coach, parent, and player. Your experience matters.