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.

Just tell us why you think your coach is the best and why they should win ‘Grassroots Coach of the Year’. 

Click here to nominate your coach, making sure you tell us why they should win. 

The winning coach and the club will scoop a selection of great prizes including:

  • 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
  • Trophy 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
  • Two hospitality tickets to watch The 2007 FA Community Shield

There will also be nine regional winners that will win the following prizes:

  • Take part in a coaching day at Bisham Abbey meeting Sir Trevor Brooking and Sir Geoff Hurst
  • Kit and equipment bag provided by McDonald’s
  • Plaque confirming nomination as FA Learning Grassroots Coach of the Year in partnership with McDonald’s
  • Funding towards your coach taking the next level of FA coaching award
  • Two tickets for The FA Community Shield 2007 provided by McDonald’s

There will also be a winner selected from each County FA who will receive the following prizes:

  • Plaque confirming nomination as FA Learning Grassroots Coach of the Year in partnership with McDonald’s (funded by The FA)
  • Funding towards the winning coach taking the next level of FA coaching qualification
  • Two tickets for The FA Community Shield 2007 provided by McDonald’s

To make sure your coach is in with a chance of winning, click here and nominate your coach today!