This then helps the FA to gather valuable feedback - measuring the progress that has been made to date and pinpointing key areas that require focus going forward.

In October 2015, more than 28,750 people completed the inaugural online poll to assess public opinion around the grassroots game. The survey was the largest ever undertaken by The FA and saw 25% of respondents say they would play more if there were better facilities available to them, emphasising the fact that not everyone has access to adequate playing facilities.

The FA has committed to spending £260million on the grassroots game, with facilities being one of the key areas of focus. The FA’s Parklife Football Hub Programme is well underway, with the first state-of-the-art multi-pitch community football hub, St. George’s Park Sheffield Graves, opening its doors this month. A second pilot hub, SGP Sheffield Northcliffe, is due to open in October.

In addition, The FA has also pledged £48million to improving facilities directly through its funding of the Football Foundation, as well as investment in 100 new turf pitches and improvements to a further 2,000 as part of The FA’s Pitch Improvement Plan.

The 2015 survey also showed that only one in five coaches polled felt they were being supported in their development. This has led to a new grassroots coaching programme being implemented whereby a network of county coaches are tasked with improving and supporting coaching across grassroots football, with club mentoring programmes.

Martin Glenn, FA CEO said:

“Last year’s survey was completed by almost 30,000 people, and provided a valuable insight into the grassroots game from the perspective of the players, coaches, referees and volunteers who know it best.

As we work to improve grassroots football, it is important that we listen to those directly involved, and we continually revisit this feedback as we seek to develop the national game.

I am hopeful that this year the survey will reach even more people involved in grassroots football and look forward to being able to take valuable feedback on board.”

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