Let them Play. Let them Lead. Let them Learn. Silent Support Weekend 2-3 March
The purpose of Silent Support Weekend is to allow young players to find their voice, make their own decisions and take control of their game. Help us listen to young players to make our youth game the best place to play football.
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What is Silent Support?
Silent Support helps create a more positive space for players, coaches and spectators.
The idea is to cut down on unnecessary distraction from the sidelines.
When is Silent Support Weekend?
Silent Support Weekend is running 2-3 March 2024.
How does Silent Support work?
Instead of confusing shouts and rebukes from spectators, players are encouraged by their
applause only. Rather than hearing lots of voices offering conflicting instructions, players might
only hear the voice of their coach – or from no-one at all if that’s the way you want to play it.
Silent Support in a nutshell:
1. Players and Match Officials keep talking
on the pitch.
2. Coaches support the players as they need to.
3. Spectators support good play through
applause only.
How to make Silent Support
a success:
1. Share the promotional pack with your clubs
and ask them to send it to their teams,
coaches and parents.
1. Spread the word to make sure all your clubs
understand Silent Support.
2. Post on social media that your league supports
the Silent Support games that are being played.
Your players will thank you for it
After previous Silent Support events, players told us it helped them talk more as a
team, and to make their own decisions. Overall, players found playing more enjoyable.
“It was good as we got to
make our own decisions.”
- Under 12s player
“It can get confusing when
lots of people are telling you
what to do.”
- Under 14s player
“It’s giving them space to
find their own game.”
- Under 12s coach
“They are talking to each
other more, playing their
own game.”
- Under 10s coach
