U12 · U13 · U14 · YOUTH
U12s, U13s & U14s
Full-size youth football — the transition from mini-soccer to the 11-a-side game.
Safeguarding Notice
Players in the U12–U14 squad are minors. In line with FA safeguarding policy we do not publish individual player names, personal details or identifying photographs. Group and match action photos are shared only with parental consent. Every coach holds a current DBS check and FA Safeguarding Children certification.
FA Future Fit
This squad plays to the FA's Youth Development Review format — right pitch, right ball, right number of players — so every child gets maximum touches and enjoyment.
Age Group
U12–U14
FA Format
U12: 9v9 · U13–U14: 11v11
Ball Size
Size 4 (U12) · Size 5 (U13+)
Match Length
2 x 30 mins (U12) · 2 x 35 mins (U13/U14)
Training
Sunday 10:00am
Training Venue
Barretts Recreation Ground
Match Day
Sunday — Junior/Youth League
Pitch size: 9v9: max 80 x 50 yds · 11v11: max 100 x 60 yds
Coaching focus
Learning the 11-a-side game — team shape, transitions, set-plays and physical conditioning appropriate to age. Fair minutes remain a core commitment; results matter but not at the cost of any child's development.
Coaching team
- Grimsby United Originals (U12) — Andrew Garland
- Grimsby United Trawlers (U12) — Tom Taylor
- Grimsby United Tigers (U13) — Adam Leggett
- Grimsby United (U14) — Stuart Turner
- Grimsby United Dragons (U14) — Adam Leggett
- Grimsby United Vikings (U14) — Ryan-Lee Newans
All coaches: FA qualified · DBS checked · Safeguarding certified.
Teams & contacts
Contact the team manager directly to arrange a taster session.
Squad moments
Team photos are shared with parental consent and kept as group shots in line with FA safeguarding guidance.
The FA Respect Programme
Support the child, not the score.
Parents & carers
Stay behind the designated spectator line. Encourage every player — ours and theirs. No coaching from the touchline, and no comments to the referee.
Players
Play fair, play to the whistle, shake hands at full time. Speak to the referee through the captain only. Win humbly, lose with grace.
Coaches
Fair minutes for every child. Praise effort, not just outcome. Set the standard the players and parents follow.
Zero tolerance of abuse toward match officials, players, coaches or spectators. Concerns go directly to the Club Welfare Officer.
Join the U12–U14s
Free two-week taster for new players. Email grimsbyunitedfootballclub@gmail.com or come along on sunday 10:00am and speak to a coach.