'I have been with Russellers since 2003 when my son joined the club at the age of 7. Like most youth football coaches/managers I got involved as the then manager needed help on match days and especially with training. One year after I joined I became team manager. Since then I have completed my level one course and I am also fixture secretary for all of the junior 11 a side teams'
Would moving kids' football to a summer game help improve the development of young footballers?
Yes - better pitches mean a better chance to develop technique/skills
No - wouldn't make any real difference to development
Maybe - but I'd be worried about more injuries on firm pitches
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