Thought for the week: You don’t have to be sad when you lose, because you can always try harder next time. Suggested by Arjun Singh aged 6
At FFF, we are keen to point out that in football, and in life, you win some and you lose some. That is why we present trophies on a Friday, so that players can experience the highs of winning but also the lows of missing out. The best teams and the best players in the world all lose football matches and get beaten to trophies, yet they don’t give up and quit.
As was demonstrated during the matches on Thursday: if you’re unhappy losing, then we will make your opposition stand still. You will definitely win then, because no one will tackle you. But, there is no satisfaction in winning this way. You want a challenge, a ‘proper game’. And that is the risk you run when playing in a ‘proper game’; there is always the chance that you may lose. The only way to ensure that you never lose is by not taking part.
So when all of the coaches pick their Player of the Week, one of our main thoughts is; how do they deal with defeat. Do they shake hands with their opponent and take a loss as a stepping stone to success for the future? Or do they go off sulking and refuse to play? There were many players who could have earned the Player of the Week and Top Funster award this week but the five winners all thoroughly deserved their awards.
Firstly, George Baker, who was awarded Player of the Week by Charlie. Always smiling and working hard to improve. Luke Hawkins ticks every box, helpful towards coaches and players. A very good footballer and a nice human being. Joseph Davis who leaves people open-mouthed because of what he does on the pitch. And Seth May who earned praise from all coaches and players throughout his week at FFF.
Finally, the Top Funster award went to Oliver Rugg. In truth, Oliver could win this award on every FFF course he attends. A role model to all other players and a person who makes our job as a coach easy.
Well done to everyone who attended this week! And remember, as young Arjun said, if you have left empty handed this week, there will always be next time!
At FFF, we are keen to point out that in football, and in life, you win some and you lose some. That is why we present trophies on a Friday, so that players can experience the highs of winning but also the lows of missing out. The best teams and the best players in the world all lose football matches and get beaten to trophies, yet they don’t give up and quit.
As was demonstrated during the matches on Thursday: if you’re unhappy losing, then we will make your opposition stand still. You will definitely win then, because no one will tackle you. But, there is no satisfaction in winning this way. You want a challenge, a ‘proper game’. And that is the risk you run when playing in a ‘proper game’; there is always the chance that you may lose. The only way to ensure that you never lose is by not taking part.
So when all of the coaches pick their Player of the Week, one of our main thoughts is; how do they deal with defeat. Do they shake hands with their opponent and take a loss as a stepping stone to success for the future? Or do they go off sulking and refuse to play? There were many players who could have earned the Player of the Week and Top Funster award this week but the five winners all thoroughly deserved their awards.
Firstly, George Baker, who was awarded Player of the Week by Charlie. Always smiling and working hard to improve. Luke Hawkins ticks every box, helpful towards coaches and players. A very good footballer and a nice human being. Joseph Davis who leaves people open-mouthed because of what he does on the pitch. And Seth May who earned praise from all coaches and players throughout his week at FFF.
Finally, the Top Funster award went to Oliver Rugg. In truth, Oliver could win this award on every FFF course he attends. A role model to all other players and a person who makes our job as a coach easy.
Well done to everyone who attended this week! And remember, as young Arjun said, if you have left empty handed this week, there will always be next time!