I have been doing this for five years, committing around four hours a week to this particular form of voluntary work. Monthly meetings with other kids' coaches, all giving their time for free, often involve wondering how we might find the sponsorship for next year's kit, or the funding for some cones and training bibs.
I am more reticent about proclaiming this coaching role now. As a result of the courage of a few former professional players towards the end of 2016, and the naming of a number of individuals for their perpetration of sexual abuse over many years, the name of "football coach" has been brought into disrepute, and worse.
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