The contest to find the FA Learning 'Grassroots Coach of the Year' in partnership with McDonald's for 2007 has begun.

To vote for your coach, click here 

So often the unsung heroes of grassroots football, anyone with a great coach at their club knows just what a difference they can make.

The kind of differences that go much further than just improving players’ skills, but also include creating an inclusive team atmosphere, allowing players to express their individuality and skills on the pitch and even getting the players to want to train and not just turn up for matches!

FA Learning and McDonald's recognise the important role of the coach and so for the third year we are running the ‘FA Learning Grassroots Coach of the Year’ in partnership with The FA’s Community Partner McDonald's.

What we want you to do is tell us why your coach is the best and why they should win ‘Grassroots Coach of the Year’. Simply fill in the form and in approximately 250 words provide us with an insight into why your coach should win. 

The winning coach will win a selection of great prizes including: 

  • 2 VIP tickets to watch The 2007 FA Community Shield at the new Wembley Stadium
  • Sir Geoff Hurst MBE and Eric Harrison will come along to your club and take a training session with your team
  • £1500 worth of McDonald's training equipment
  • Plaque confirming the coach is the FA Learning Grassroots Coach of the Year in partnership with McDonald’s
  • Funding towards your coach taking the next level of FA coaching award

Make sure you vote for your coach, email coachoftheyear@thefa.com now!

The Winners

Year Coach Club / Team
2005 Alan Brown Stockton Town FC, Stockton on Tees
2006 John Scott Blandford Youth FC, Dorset

Stay logged on to TheFA.com throughout the season for more news on how you can vote for your Grassroots Coach for 2007