Thrive on and off the pitch
Supporting Better Grassroots
Football Environments
Grassroots football should be a place where everyone feels supported, encouraged and able to enjoy the game.
Built from over 12 years of experience working within professional football, The Safety Net is now helping grassroots clubs create healthier, more positive environments across their teams and wider communities.
Used by industry leaders to transform their teams.
Practical Guidance + Support
It’s More Than Just Football
Most grassroots clubs care deeply about creating positive environments — but many of the volunteers at the heart of the club are already stretched trying to manage the realities of grassroots football alongside everyday life.
The Safety Net was created to help clubs provide this additional support. It includes practical resources and guidance around:
• Mental Health Issues
• Relationships and Lifestyle Issues
• Common Issues in Grassroots
Not with clinical jargon or unrealistic solutions — but with information that resonates with the experiences of grassroots communities.
Players feel supported
Parents feel understood
Coaches feel equipped
Affordable + tailored to your community
Wellbeing Support Designed for Your Club
The Safety Net comes branded to your club, with your own dedicated area to add any relevant resources of your own.
It’s easy to edit and change the platform, so it can stay up to date with your club policies and procedures. So, with just a few simple clicks you can inform and educate your entire grassroots community via The Safety Net.
White Labelable
Upload Your Own Materials
USED BY THE PRO’S
From Professional Football to Grassroots
The Safety Net has been used within professional football for over 12 years, including work with professional clubs, elite players and the PFA.
Founded by former professional footballers Lee and Nick Richardson, the platform combines lived football experience with elite-level psychological expertise.
Lee Richardson has worked as a performance psychologist within the Premier League for more than a decade.
Now, that same experience and support is being brought into grassroots football — helping clubs create environments where young people can thrive both on and off the pitch.
Pro-Level Support
Real Football Experience
Developed by Psychologists
“We’ve opened it up to the whole of the Strikerz community, and it’s a really important tool in this day and age with all of the outside pressures as well as on the pitch.”
• Strikerz FC, Bolton
Interested in Bringing The Safety Net to Your Club?
We’re currently speaking with grassroots clubs across the UK who want to create healthier, more supportive football environments for their players, families and coaches.
Book a free, no-obligation call to explore:
• How the platform works
• How clubs are using it
• Sponsorship opportunities
• How The Safety Net could support your club community
Your Questions, Answered
Discover quick answers to enhance your team's mental wellbeing journey with us.
Can I get the platform sponsored? add
Yes. The Safety Net can be white-labelled for your club, academy, or organisation, meaning sponsor branding can be included as part of the platform design where appropriate. This can help clubs fund access while still providing athletes, coaches, staff, and parents with trusted mental health and well-being support. The platform also allows club-specific content to be uploaded and shared.
How long does it take to set up? add
Set-up is designed to be quick and straightforward. Once branding, user access, and any club-specific content have been agreed, The Safety Net can be prepared for your organisation without a lengthy implementation process.
What devices does The Safety Net work on? add
The Safety Net is web-based and responsively displays on most devices, meaning users can access it on phones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. It is available 24/7, so athletes and staff can access support whenever they need it.
Do you help with setting it up? add
Yes. Support is provided during the set-up process, including guidance on branding, access, uploading your own materials, and helping your organisation get the most from the platform.
Are different languages supported? add
Yes. The platform can support different languages depending on your organisation’s needs. This can help clubs and academies make well-being resources more accessible for athletes, staff, and families from different backgrounds.