“The most precious jewels you’ll ever have around your neck are the arms of your children”. When it comes to our children there are so many things that we need to think about to make the lives of our children perfect, or as close to perfect as possible. As babies we need to have the […]
As the years go by, it is amazing how things change, as kids we could play in the parks and ride our bikes without parent supervision. I must admit we did get around to being mischievous and I am sure if our parents knew about these adventures we would have been grounded, but we got […]
As a coach I get to hear some amazing stories from the kids that have joined our football sessions, and this story was exceptional, and I would love to share it with you all. One of your 7-year-old boys started telling me that he is very clever at school and his report marks are always […]
The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart. Well in my mind football is the most beautiful game and I do believe many of you will agree with me. I remember as a kid on my way to play football in the park […]
Sitting on the beach this morning watching the waves roll in was amazing, I found a lovely spot on the rocks to sit down, close my eyes and absorb the sun, feeling the beautiful rays on my face. Then I heard the joyous laughter of children, I opened my eyes and saw kids and their […]
As we grow up, we have many choices in life of what we like to become, my choice was to become a coach. Friends have asked me “why a football coach”? I did not even have to think why, my heart was set in becoming a coach for so many reasons, and I would like […]
As a parent and a coach, I hope that when my kids get older their involvement in football will help build their character in a positive way. It is a wonderful way for them to learn to cooperate and work together for a common goal with other kids as well as appropriate response to defeat […]
This morning I quickly popped in to buy the necessary items for my house, I do not know if I was amazed or shocked to see parents and their kids loading their baskets with all kinds of unhealthy foods. I understand that our lives are busy from getting kids to school and getting ready to […]
The idea of warmer weather on the horizon and some great opportunities to get kids active in the sunshine made me realise how important physical activities are for kids. From the age of 2 and older kids should at least have 60 minutes of fun filled physical activities every day. Physical activities can improve emotional […]
As a parent, you might be wondering why they should enrol their child at First Touch FC for football training, well there are many reasons why it is important for our children to partake in sports. Football encourages community spirit, teaches life skills, improve psychological and physical health and it is so much fun. By […]
