This weekend, in the March 15 and 16, 2025The National Silent Support Weekend Returns, with the aim of promoting positive behavior in the base youth soccer lines in England.
This initiative Encourages viewers to support young players through applause instead of verbal instructions“ Create an environment where players can make their own decisions and enjoy the game without pressure.
The concept behind the weekend of silent support is direct but shocking: by reducing side noise, young players are empowered to find their voices in the field, improve their communication skills and develop independence in their game. This approach not only encourages a more pleasant experience but also contributions to the holistic development of the players.
This year’s participation has reached unprecedented levels, with 194 leagues, covering 65,400 teams and more than 878,000 players, signed to participate, the highest numbers since the beginning of the initiative in 2022.
Such generalized participation underlines the commitment of football commitments to promote a positive and support atmosphere for young children practicing sports and have fun.
James Kendall, Director of Development of Football in England FootballHe expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, declaring:
“It is fantastic to see a record number of leagues throughout the country that register to participate in the weekend of silent support, the positive promotion behaviors inside and out of the field. This weekend will provide young players with an excellent way to find their voice, white their own, Whoow Neir, game, game game, game game, game, game, game, distraction, distraction.”
The guidelines for the weekend are simple: spectators are encouraged to applaud the good game and maintain a presence of support without verbal comments, while the coaches provide a minimal orientation, which allows players to navigate the game independently. This creates a safe and developmental environment where the emphasis is on fun and personal growth instead of excessive emphasis on gain.
In Children’sfootball.com, we have constantly defended initiatives such as Silent Support Weekend that prioritize the well -being and development of young players. In our previous publications on the Silent Weekend initiative of FA, we have highlighted how such initiatives train players to think about the field and generate trust. This year’s record participation is a will of the growing recognition of the importance of positive support in youth football.
I love or detest it, it is not every weekend, and we believe it is a useful tool used occasionally to highlight the negative influence noise for the Belicon of the United States that adults can sometimes have in the child who plays football.
As we prepare for this weekend, we commit to creating an atmosphere where our young soccer players can prosper. When adopting the principles of the weekend of silent support, we not only improve the experience of the players, but also contribute to a healthier and more respectful football culture.
Then, this weekend, let’s put our hands in applause, let’s try to keep our instructions for ourselves and see our stars shine in the field. His game, his voice, our support.
What do you think about the weekend of silent support? How have you previously found them? Share your comments below and let us know your perspective, that is, are you a father, coach, club official and with which age group is involved?
For more details about Silent Support Weekend and how to get involved, visit the official website on the England Football website.
