After the first Silent Support Weekend our young players told the FA it allowed them to talk more as a team, with more chances to make decisions and overall, it was more enjoyable. However, they missed the support of their coach. So, the trial is running again, this time the coach will be able to coach throughout the match.

On the weekend, we’re asking spectators to work together with coaches to provide a positive space for the players during the match. The coach can help the players where needed through the match and everyone can applaud good play from either team.

Here is some of the feedback comments received;
“It’s giving them space to find
their own game.”
- Under 12s coach

“They are talking to each other more,
playing their own game, this was the
best way to try it out.”
- Under 10s coach

“It was good as we got to make our
own decisions, not the parents, not the
coach, just the team.”
- Under 12s player

“It can get confusing when lots of
people are telling you what to do”
- Under 14s player