Silent Support Weekend National 2/3 March

What is Silent Support Weekend

For players, your silence is golden

Players often say too much noise from the sidelines can be confusing and distracting. Younger players say the only voice they want to hear is their coach. Youth players say they want the chance to find their voice and develop their own game. It’s why we’re bringing Silent Support games into our league.

Silent Support helps create a more positive space for players, coaches and spectators. The idea is to cut down on unnecessary distraction from the sidelines. It works by:

1. Players keep talking on the pitch.
2. Coaches support the players as they need to.
3. Spectators support good play through applause only.

It’s true for every player. When you cut out the noise, your silence speak volumes!

How does Silent Support work?

Instead of confusing shouts and rebukes from spectators, players are encouraged by their applause only. Rather than hearing lots of voices offering conflicting instructions, players might only hear the voice of their coach – or from no-one at all if that’s the way you want to play it.

Always remember the Respect Code of Conduct and keep sharing to remind everyone that participates in football.

Download posters and social media assets to share with your players and coaches here.