Simon Russell

CEO @WiltsCountyFA = day job + Coach Developer & Mentor @TheFA
ST @AVFCOfficial
Trustee @SightSupportWOE & @wesportap
MSc, @BristolUni, studying @UniBirmingham

[Wiltshire FA @WiltsCountyFA]

Join our team!

Wiltshire FA is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual with a passion for coach development to join the team as a Casual Coach Developer.

Learn more - https://t.co/8xl5uGn893

[Simon Russell @HelpMakingSense]

Hi @Anna_Kessel. I finally (sorry!) got around to reading 'Eat. Sweat. Play' and I loved it.
Given you wrote it in 2016, it would be facinating to get your take on how much has and has not changed? Is an updated edition planned?

[Green Lane Playing Fields @GreenLanePF]

Next steps of our grounds renovations - further scarification before distributing 90 tonnes of sand across our 3 grass pitches. This is to cover divots, level the surface and improve drainage.

[Green Lane Playing Fields @GreenLanePF]

This week we have began our grounds renovations at Green Lane! Firstly, Aeration & Scarification.

[Wiltshire FA @WiltsCountyFA]

BOOK WITH THE LINKS BELOW!👇

U8 + U9
https://t.co/Gawt1OkYAB

U10 + U11
https://t.co/Lfh4pSoqaq

U12 + U13
https://t.co/yvKc8htAd0

U14 + U15
https://t.co/V5aywzGURm

[Wiltshire FA @WiltsCountyFA]

🚨QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS ft. ADAM NUNN🚨

Get an insight into your @EmiratesFACup Final assistant referee.

[Wiltshire FA @WiltsCountyFA]

𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 | Club Development Support (University Work Placement)

We're looking to recruit a university student on a full-time work placement to support the development of our clubs.

Closing date - Friday 9 May 2025

For more/to apply 👇

https://t.co/cqwLkhf9jf

[Wiltshire FA @WiltsCountyFA]

Visit the age group link below to sign up.

U8 & U9 👇

https://t.co/7tgMRF7I2q

U10 & U11 👇

https://t.co/Oh0G1d1tQw

U12 & U13 👇

https://t.co/x4u7tpd6Yx

U14 & U15 👇

https://t.co/L0pFevyBns

[Wiltshire FA @WiltsCountyFA]

𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀' 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 | To celebrate #WEURO2025, we're hosting a girls' football festival at Wiltshire FA on 28-29 June. Teams are invited to join us in this six-a-side tournament, which promises to be a fun day of football for all involved.

[VINNY HALSALL @vphalsall]

A fabulous #FutureFit evening with colleagues @WiltsCountyFA @EnglandFootball @vicky_fisher10 and Grassroots coaches, sharing information around the why, what and how for our game. Lots of positive interaction and good questions from the audience. Thank you for attending 👏😁⚽️

[Your Sport Swindon @YSswindon]

📽️ Highlights from the @WiltsCountyFA U15 Minor Cup final @YouthSwindon White v @YouthSwindon.

https://t.co/7H4dKUEuPM

SUBSCRIBE now & play your part in enabling us to cover local, grassroots sport.

>>> Just £25 a year OR £5 a month <<<

[Wiltshire FA @WiltsCountyFA]

𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 | Our FREE workshop for coaches builds confidence in coaching players with disabilities (both visible and non-visible).

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[Wiltshire FA @WiltsCountyFA]

Learn more! The FA has announced a new framework for youth football coming into effect from 2026/27 entitled FutureFit - full details are on our website.

Join us at Wiltshire FA on 1 April for an opportunity to learn more and ask questions 👇

https://t.co/nCxc4KhWDh

[Wiltshire FA @WiltsCountyFA]

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 | Coaches across Wiltshire are invited to our Play Phase CPD event, perfect for those working with players aged 4-6.

The session focuses on creating fun, engaging first experiences in football while supporting player development (1/2).

[Wiltshire FA @WiltsCountyFA]

Eid Mubarak to everyone across Wiltshire celebrating, from all at Wiltshire FA.

[Wiltshire FA @WiltsCountyFA]

𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 | Today, 22 March, is #NonLeagueDay. During the international break, we're encouraging everyone to head down to their local non-league fixture to support a club lower down the pyramid.

[Wiltshire FA @WiltsCountyFA]

Let's make the game better for everyone. Report hate to us, The FA, Kick It Out or a Match Official. We’ll remove hate by banning players, deducting points, even closing grounds. When you report it, we sort it, together we protect the game 👇

https://t.co/QCkHG4mezG

[Bristol Rovers Academy @RoversAcademy]

🔵 Calling all Coaches 🔵

Sign up to come and see what the Academy is getting up to within the Foundation phase.

To find out more and to sign up for the event on 25th April, click on the link within the article on our club website!

#UTG

[Wiltshire FA @WiltsCountyFA]

🚨24 HOURS TO GO BEFORE OUR YOUTH CUP FINAL🚨

19:45 kick off where both @SalisburyFC youth teams will face each other.

BE THERE TO FIND OUT THE CHAMPIONS!

@Village_Hotels

#final #youthcup #wiltshirefootball

[Wiltshire FA @WiltsCountyFA]

Our clubs and leagues do so much for our game and want nothing in return. To all these incredible people, your thanks will mean the world.

Nominate someone who deserves a thank you today 😊 ⚽️ 👇

https://t.co/ZHp1Cm0qpl