Format changes are coming to the grassroots game for the 2026-2027 season, and in this episode, you’ll find out exactly what’s changing and why.

John Folwell, head of grassroots coach development, returns to Coachcast to talk about supporting players as they move between the new formats – from 3v3 to 5v5 and beyond. He shares a clear breakdown of the new changes coming next season, and how coaches can start preparing now, to make the transition easy for coaches and players.

From adapting to different pitch sizes to helping players understand new rules and roles, transitions between formats can have a big impact on development. This episode gives you the tools to support your players through those changes and for coaches to get ahead of the upcoming format changes well before they come into effect.

In this episode, we cover: