Grassroots Clubs Are More Valuable Than They Think | The Grassroots Hotline Podcast Ep. 13

This week on the Grassroots Hotline Podcast, we’re joined by Aquila Burgess, Head of Partnerships at London FA. When people think of County FAs, the conversation often starts with fines, discipline and admin. But there’s a whole side of grassroots football that most people never see. Recorded at Wembley Stadium, Aquila gives us a behind the scenes look at what goes into supporting one of the biggest football communities in the country - from facilities and funding to volunteers, women and girls’ football, disability football and helping clubs become more sustainable. We also discuss: What grassroots football in London actually looks like Why facilities remain one of the biggest challenges How County FAs support clubs behind the scenes Why clubs should think differently about sponsorship The opportunities in football beyond playing The grassroots stories that deserve more recognition One line that stood out to us: “You are changing lives in the local community.” A reminder that grassroots football only works because of the people behind it. Guest: Aquila Burgess, London FA LinkedIn -   / aquila-burgess-bb0854115