https://simplecast.com Sport Sister Podcast Bringing together professional experts and grassroots pioneers, the Sport Sister Podcast discusses key topics affecting women's and girls' participation in sport, and provides tips that can be implemented by clubs and other organisations. Hosted by Natalie Doyle. www.sportsister.co.uk 2022 Sport Sister Ltd en Tue, 28 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:20:49 +0000 https://df-kh.simplecast.com Sport Sister Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8aa58b3e-4bd2-4a23-9fcb-90ab0064a1d1/0abe3514-89ad-4eb5-80b3-7265e02032a0/3000x3000/sport-sister-podcast.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://df-kh.simplecast.com episodic Bringing together professional experts and grassroots pioneers, the Sport Sister Podcast discusses key topics affecting women's and girls' participation in sport, and provides tips that can be implemented by clubs and other organisations. Hosted by Natalie Doyle. www.sportsister.co.uk Natalie Doyle false https://feeds.simplecast.com/fJYkNKcg Sport Sister Ltd natalie@sportsister.co.uk bed5ef65-5ebf-49af-8a19-08e89bd7c379 Inspiring girls to play sport: Vicky Molyneux and Natascia Bernardi Vicky Molyneux has played Rugby League for 25 years and is the Current Captain of Wigan Warriors women. She made her England debut in 2007 and was the first woman to be inducted into the Wigan Warriors Hall of Fame.

Natascia Bernardi has been coaching girls football since 2017. She is the Head Coach of QPR U12 Girls and is in a coaching placement at QPR Women's First Team as part of the FA WNL Coaching Programme.

Vicky and Natascia join Natalie Doyle to discuss how they were inspired to play sport and how they try to inspire the next generation of girls to do the same. They talk about the importance of positive role models, the impact of social media, and how they utilise their core values when coaching girls.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Vicky Molyneux, Nastascia Bernardi, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/inspiring-girls-to-play-sport-vicky-molyneux-and-natascia-bernardi-XLJCLTda Vicky Molyneux has played Rugby League for 25 years and is the Current Captain of Wigan Warriors women. She made her England debut in 2007 and was the first woman to be inducted into the Wigan Warriors Hall of Fame.

Natascia Bernardi has been coaching girls football since 2017. She is the Head Coach of QPR U12 Girls and is in a coaching placement at QPR Women's First Team as part of the FA WNL Coaching Programme.

Vicky and Natascia join Natalie Doyle to discuss how they were inspired to play sport and how they try to inspire the next generation of girls to do the same. They talk about the importance of positive role models, the impact of social media, and how they utilise their core values when coaching girls.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Inspiring girls to play sport: Vicky Molyneux and Natascia Bernardi Vicky Molyneux, Nastascia Bernardi, Natalie Doyle 00:33:00 Vicky Molyneux has played Rugby League for 25 years and is the Current Captain of Wigan Warriors women. She made her England debut in 2007 and was the first woman to be inducted into the Wigan Warriors Hall of Fame. Natascia Bernardi has been coaching girls football since 2017. She is the Head Coach of QPR U12 Girls and is in a coaching placement at QPR Women's First Team as part of the FA WNL Coaching Programme. Vicky and Natascia join Natalie Doyle to discuss how they were inspired to play sport and how they try to inspire the next generation of girls to do the same. They talk about the importance of positive role models, the impact of social media, and how they utilise their core values when coaching girls. Vicky Molyneux has played Rugby League for 25 years and is the Current Captain of Wigan Warriors women. She made her England debut in 2007 and was the first woman to be inducted into the Wigan Warriors Hall of Fame. Natascia Bernardi has been coaching girls football since 2017. She is the Head Coach of QPR U12 Girls and is in a coaching placement at QPR Women's First Team as part of the FA WNL Coaching Programme. Vicky and Natascia join Natalie Doyle to discuss how they were inspired to play sport and how they try to inspire the next generation of girls to do the same. They talk about the importance of positive role models, the impact of social media, and how they utilise their core values when coaching girls. rugby, girls rugby, girls football, sport, rugby league, girls sport false full 5 3 c908cd57-61f0-4854-a87d-b48928409bb2 Changing perceptions of women in sport: Suzy Wrack and Denise Richmond Suzy Wrack is a football writer for The Guardian, author of the book A Woman’s Game and the 2023 winner of the best Women’s Sport Journalist award.

Denise Richmond is the Chair of Kent FA and the of Southern Counties East Football league.  She is also an FA Club Consultant and a Direct Marketing Director.

Suzy and Denise join Natalie Doyle to discuss the progress that has been made in changing perceptions of women in sport, and where work still needs to be done.  They talk about the pros and cons of social media, the importance of improved coverage of women's sport, and the various ways to get involved in working in sport.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Suzy Wrack, Denise Richmond, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/changing-perceptions-of-women-in-sport-suzy-wrack-and-denise-richmond-c5ti_O6c Suzy Wrack is a football writer for The Guardian, author of the book A Woman’s Game and the 2023 winner of the best Women’s Sport Journalist award.

Denise Richmond is the Chair of Kent FA and the of Southern Counties East Football league.  She is also an FA Club Consultant and a Direct Marketing Director.

Suzy and Denise join Natalie Doyle to discuss the progress that has been made in changing perceptions of women in sport, and where work still needs to be done.  They talk about the pros and cons of social media, the importance of improved coverage of women's sport, and the various ways to get involved in working in sport.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Changing perceptions of women in sport: Suzy Wrack and Denise Richmond Suzy Wrack, Denise Richmond, Natalie Doyle 00:40:30 Suzy Wrack is a football writer for The Guardian, author of the book A Woman’s Game and the 2023 winner of the best Women’s Sport Journalist award. Denise Richmond is the Chair of Kent FA and the of Southern Counties East Football league. She is also an FA Club Consultant and a Direct Marketing Director. Suzy and Denise join Natalie Doyle to discuss the progress that has been made in changing perceptions of women in sport, and where work still needs to be done. They talk about the pros and cons of social media, the importance of improved coverage of women's sport, and the various ways to get involved in working in sport. Suzy Wrack is a football writer for The Guardian, author of the book A Woman’s Game and the 2023 winner of the best Women’s Sport Journalist award. Denise Richmond is the Chair of Kent FA and the of Southern Counties East Football league. She is also an FA Club Consultant and a Direct Marketing Director. Suzy and Denise join Natalie Doyle to discuss the progress that has been made in changing perceptions of women in sport, and where work still needs to be done. They talk about the pros and cons of social media, the importance of improved coverage of women's sport, and the various ways to get involved in working in sport. journalism, social media, womens football, womens sport, sport false full 4 3 7e8447c3-cf8c-4a0e-9ec8-194f5e2776b5 Women on sports boards: Kelly Simmons and Josie McNamara Kelly Simmons is a world leader in football with over 30 years experience.  Kelly was formerly the Director of the Women’s Professional Game for the FA, where she led the transformation of the women’s professional game in England into one the world’s leading domestic systems.  She is now a consultant and a Non-Exectuvie Director of Women in Football.

 

Josie McNamara is the General Manager of Northern Powerhouse Boxing Academy, which is run by an all-female board of Directors.  With a background in snowsports, Josie now works hard to provide a welcoming space for women and girls to pursue boxing for well-being, not just competition.

 

Kelly and Josie join Natalie Doyle to discuss the importance of having women on sports boards.  They discuss their own experiences on boards and working with boards, changes that have been made so far and where there is still work to do.  They talk about the importance of a good Chair, of mentors and shadowing programmes, and of creating an environment where women feel comfortable coming into Non-Executive Director positions.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Kelly Simmons, Josie McNamara, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/women-on-sports-boards-kelly-simmons-and-josie-mcnamara-zU7j3cMh Kelly Simmons is a world leader in football with over 30 years experience.  Kelly was formerly the Director of the Women’s Professional Game for the FA, where she led the transformation of the women’s professional game in England into one the world’s leading domestic systems.  She is now a consultant and a Non-Exectuvie Director of Women in Football.

 

Josie McNamara is the General Manager of Northern Powerhouse Boxing Academy, which is run by an all-female board of Directors.  With a background in snowsports, Josie now works hard to provide a welcoming space for women and girls to pursue boxing for well-being, not just competition.

 

Kelly and Josie join Natalie Doyle to discuss the importance of having women on sports boards.  They discuss their own experiences on boards and working with boards, changes that have been made so far and where there is still work to do.  They talk about the importance of a good Chair, of mentors and shadowing programmes, and of creating an environment where women feel comfortable coming into Non-Executive Director positions.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Women on sports boards: Kelly Simmons and Josie McNamara Kelly Simmons, Josie McNamara, Natalie Doyle 00:30:50 Kelly Simmons is a world leader in football with over 30 years experience. Kelly was formerly the Director of the Women’s Professional Game for the FA, where she led the transformation of the women’s professional game in England into one the world’s leading domestic systems. She is now a consultant and a Non-Exectuvie Director of Women in Football. Josie McNamara is the General Manager of Northern Powerhouse Boxing Academy, which is run by an all-female board of Directors. With a background in snowsports, Josie now works hard to provide a welcoming space for women and girls to pursue boxing for well-being, not just competition. Kelly and Josie join Natalie Doyle to discuss the importance of having women on sports boards. They discuss their own experiences on boards and working with boards, changes that have been made so far and where there is still work to do. They talk about the importance of a good Chair, of mentors and shadowing programmes, and of creating an environment where women feel comfortable coming into Non-Executive Director positions. Kelly Simmons is a world leader in football with over 30 years experience. Kelly was formerly the Director of the Women’s Professional Game for the FA, where she led the transformation of the women’s professional game in England into one the world’s leading domestic systems. She is now a consultant and a Non-Exectuvie Director of Women in Football. Josie McNamara is the General Manager of Northern Powerhouse Boxing Academy, which is run by an all-female board of Directors. With a background in snowsports, Josie now works hard to provide a welcoming space for women and girls to pursue boxing for well-being, not just competition. Kelly and Josie join Natalie Doyle to discuss the importance of having women on sports boards. They discuss their own experiences on boards and working with boards, changes that have been made so far and where there is still work to do. They talk about the importance of a good Chair, of mentors and shadowing programmes, and of creating an environment where women feel comfortable coming into Non-Executive Director positions. director, womens boxing, football, womens football, womens sport, boards, governance, sport, boxing false full 3 3 296736e4-71c3-4a67-a9d6-bd246ecde68b Developing life skills through sport: Donna Fraser and Sarah Browning Donna Fraser is a 4x Olympian and former 400m sprinter for Great Britain, with a successful athletics career which spanned over 20 years and has a host of European, Commonwealth and World medals. She now works as an international speaker, strategist, and charity ambassador, dedicating much of her time to working in Business, Sport, and the charity sector to inspire and embed inclusive and diverse cultures.

Sarah Browning founded the Time for Kindness programme to encourage people to ‘see kind’ and teach them to make noticing it a habit. She also works as a communications consultant for organisations with visions of a kind world, and is  mum to a 16-year-old daughter who has been playing football for more than a decade.  

Donna and Sarah join Natalie Doyle to discuss the many life skills that can be developed through sport.  They talk about how this has impacted their lives and the lives of people around them, why these skills are so important for women and girls, and give advice on how to support the development of these skills in young people.

In the episode we discussed the work that some clubs do around encouraging young people into volunteering.  Here's a link to a great example: https://www.essexfa.com/news/2021/dec/14/tigers-jfc-london-sport-award 

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Donna Fraser, Sarah Browning, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/developing-life-skills-through-sport-donna-fraser-and-sarah-browning-MvLIyauS Donna Fraser is a 4x Olympian and former 400m sprinter for Great Britain, with a successful athletics career which spanned over 20 years and has a host of European, Commonwealth and World medals. She now works as an international speaker, strategist, and charity ambassador, dedicating much of her time to working in Business, Sport, and the charity sector to inspire and embed inclusive and diverse cultures.

Sarah Browning founded the Time for Kindness programme to encourage people to ‘see kind’ and teach them to make noticing it a habit. She also works as a communications consultant for organisations with visions of a kind world, and is  mum to a 16-year-old daughter who has been playing football for more than a decade.  

Donna and Sarah join Natalie Doyle to discuss the many life skills that can be developed through sport.  They talk about how this has impacted their lives and the lives of people around them, why these skills are so important for women and girls, and give advice on how to support the development of these skills in young people.

In the episode we discussed the work that some clubs do around encouraging young people into volunteering.  Here's a link to a great example: https://www.essexfa.com/news/2021/dec/14/tigers-jfc-london-sport-award 

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Developing life skills through sport: Donna Fraser and Sarah Browning Donna Fraser, Sarah Browning, Natalie Doyle 00:50:20 Donna Fraser is a 4x Olympian and former 400m sprinter for Great Britain, with a successful athletics career which spanned over 20 years and has a host of European, Commonwealth and World medals. She now works as an international speaker, strategist, and charity ambassador, dedicating much of her time to working in Business, Sport, and the charity sector to inspire and embed inclusive and diverse cultures. Sarah Browning founded the Time for Kindness programme to encourage people to ‘see kind’ and teach them to make noticing it a habit. She also works as a communications consultant for organisations with visions of a kind world, and is mum to a 16-year-old daughter who has been playing football for more than a decade. Donna and Sarah join Natalie Doyle to discuss the many life skills that can be developed through sport. They talk about how this has impacted their lives and the lives of people around them, why these skills are so important for women and girls, and give advice on how to support the development of these skills in young people. Donna Fraser is a 4x Olympian and former 400m sprinter for Great Britain, with a successful athletics career which spanned over 20 years and has a host of European, Commonwealth and World medals. She now works as an international speaker, strategist, and charity ambassador, dedicating much of her time to working in Business, Sport, and the charity sector to inspire and embed inclusive and diverse cultures. Sarah Browning founded the Time for Kindness programme to encourage people to ‘see kind’ and teach them to make noticing it a habit. She also works as a communications consultant for organisations with visions of a kind world, and is mum to a 16-year-old daughter who has been playing football for more than a decade. Donna and Sarah join Natalie Doyle to discuss the many life skills that can be developed through sport. They talk about how this has impacted their lives and the lives of people around them, why these skills are so important for women and girls, and give advice on how to support the development of these skills in young people. athletics, volunteering, girls football, sport, life skills, women, skills, girls false full 2 3 4aaf8a28-91a6-4a22-a1aa-2175a637eba3 Young people in sport: Natalie Curtis and Lydia Shale Lydia Shale is a final year Sports Science and Physiology student at the University of Leeds.  She is also a football coach for the university women’s teams, a local grassroots women’s team, and Leeds United Foundation. She has also previously spent two seasons on the FA National Youth Council.  Natalie Curtis is Head of Academy at Women’s Championship side, London City Lionesses.  She has also previously held roles at Sports Connect and Kent FA.

Lydia and Natalie join Natalie Doyle to discuss young people in sport - how to capture feedback from the young people you're working with and how to involve them in decision making.  They also discuss the differences between coaching boys and girls, how to show young people the opportunities for careers in sport, and some great tips to implement in both grassroots and elite environments.

Here are some links to some of the resources discussed in the episode:

 

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Natalie Curtis, Lydia Shale, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/young-people-in-sport-natalie-curtis-and-lydia-shale-llCu7QaR Lydia Shale is a final year Sports Science and Physiology student at the University of Leeds.  She is also a football coach for the university women’s teams, a local grassroots women’s team, and Leeds United Foundation. She has also previously spent two seasons on the FA National Youth Council.  Natalie Curtis is Head of Academy at Women’s Championship side, London City Lionesses.  She has also previously held roles at Sports Connect and Kent FA.

Lydia and Natalie join Natalie Doyle to discuss young people in sport - how to capture feedback from the young people you're working with and how to involve them in decision making.  They also discuss the differences between coaching boys and girls, how to show young people the opportunities for careers in sport, and some great tips to implement in both grassroots and elite environments.

Here are some links to some of the resources discussed in the episode:

 

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Young people in sport: Natalie Curtis and Lydia Shale Natalie Curtis, Lydia Shale, Natalie Doyle 00:40:10 Lydia Shale is a final year Sports Science and Physiology student at the University of Leeds. She is also a football coach for the university women’s teams, a local grassroots women’s team, and Leeds United Foundation. She has also previously spent two seasons on the FA National Youth Council. Natalie Curtis is Head of Academy at Women’s Championship side, London City Lionesses. She has also previously held roles at Sports Connect and Kent FA. Lydia and Natalie join Natalie Doyle to discuss young people in sport - how to capture feedback from the young people you're working with and how to involve them in decision making. They also discuss the differences between coaching boys and girls, how to show young people the opportunities for careers in sport, and some great tips to implement in both grassroots and elite environments. Lydia Shale is a final year Sports Science and Physiology student at the University of Leeds. She is also a football coach for the university women’s teams, a local grassroots women’s team, and Leeds United Foundation. She has also previously spent two seasons on the FA National Youth Council. Natalie Curtis is Head of Academy at Women’s Championship side, London City Lionesses. She has also previously held roles at Sports Connect and Kent FA. Lydia and Natalie join Natalie Doyle to discuss young people in sport - how to capture feedback from the young people you're working with and how to involve them in decision making. They also discuss the differences between coaching boys and girls, how to show young people the opportunities for careers in sport, and some great tips to implement in both grassroots and elite environments. women's sport, girls football, sport, girls false full 1 3 12ab9312-9c87-4cc6-8b35-8f524ffce9ab The Importance of People In the final episode of Season 2, Natalie Doyle looks back at the first 2 seasons of the Sport Sister Podcast and discusses her favourite clips that demonstrate the importance of people in providing sports opportunities for women and girls.  

She looks at finding volunteers, the importance of female role models, and developing a female workforce throughout professional and community sport.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Wed, 3 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/the-importance-of-people-v0ig855_ In the final episode of Season 2, Natalie Doyle looks back at the first 2 seasons of the Sport Sister Podcast and discusses her favourite clips that demonstrate the importance of people in providing sports opportunities for women and girls.  

She looks at finding volunteers, the importance of female role models, and developing a female workforce throughout professional and community sport.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> The Importance of People Natalie Doyle 00:18:58 In the final episode of Season 2, Natalie Doyle looks back at the first 2 seasons of the Sport Sister Podcast and discusses her favourite clips that demonstrate the importance of people in providing sports opportunities for women and girls. She looks at finding volunteers, the importance of female role models, and developing a female workforce throughout professional and community sport. In the final episode of Season 2, Natalie Doyle looks back at the first 2 seasons of the Sport Sister Podcast and discusses her favourite clips that demonstrate the importance of people in providing sports opportunities for women and girls. She looks at finding volunteers, the importance of female role models, and developing a female workforce throughout professional and community sport. role models, people, leadership, womens sport, sport, volunteers, girls sport false full 8 2 647a37e9-8a72-4eba-becf-2ab0e25aaa82 Juggling sport at the highest level with everything else: Rachel Newborough and Zainab Alema Rachel Newborough is a Northern Ireland senior international and professional footballer currently playing for Coventry United in the Barclays Women's Championship, whilst also running her own marketing business, Prowess Marketing.  Zainab Alema is a rugby player for Richmond Women, mum of 3 and former neonatal nurse.

Rachel and Zainab join Natalie Doyle to discuss how they juggle elite level sport with all of their other responsibilities.  They cover why it's important to make time for multiple priorities, how 'the juggle' can impact performance, and their top tips for juggling sport with other things.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Rachel Newborough, Zainab Alema, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/juggling-sport-at-the-highest-level-with-everything-else-rachel-newborough-and-zainab-alema-LXQX7uGR Rachel Newborough is a Northern Ireland senior international and professional footballer currently playing for Coventry United in the Barclays Women's Championship, whilst also running her own marketing business, Prowess Marketing.  Zainab Alema is a rugby player for Richmond Women, mum of 3 and former neonatal nurse.

Rachel and Zainab join Natalie Doyle to discuss how they juggle elite level sport with all of their other responsibilities.  They cover why it's important to make time for multiple priorities, how 'the juggle' can impact performance, and their top tips for juggling sport with other things.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Juggling sport at the highest level with everything else: Rachel Newborough and Zainab Alema Rachel Newborough, Zainab Alema, Natalie Doyle 00:23:01 Rachel Newborough is a Northern Ireland senior international and professional footballer currently playing for Coventry United in the Barclays Women's Championship, whilst also running her own marketing business, Prowess Marketing. Zainab Alema is a rugby player for Richmond Women, mum of 3 and former neonatal nurse. Rachel and Zainab join Natalie Doyle to discuss how they juggle elite level sport with all of their other responsibilities. They cover why it's important to make time for multiple priorities, how 'the juggle' can impact performance, and their top tips for juggling sport with other things. Rachel Newborough is a Northern Ireland senior international and professional footballer currently playing for Coventry United in the Barclays Women's Championship, whilst also running her own marketing business, Prowess Marketing. Zainab Alema is a rugby player for Richmond Women, mum of 3 and former neonatal nurse. Rachel and Zainab join Natalie Doyle to discuss how they juggle elite level sport with all of their other responsibilities. They cover why it's important to make time for multiple priorities, how 'the juggle' can impact performance, and their top tips for juggling sport with other things. entrepreneur, football, rugby, womens sport, sport, motherhood false full 7 2 fbcdd4f6-fab3-4d95-9887-8662d14525d0 How sport can build confidence in women: Simon Wears, Atia Nazmin and Gemma Ali Simon Wears is Head of Health and Wellbeing at Wycombe Wanderers Foundation, supporting the local community across areas of physical and mental health programmes. Atia Nazmin joined the Wycombe Wanderers Foundation team in 2020 having spent the previous six years volunteering in the community.  Gemma Ali is the Founder of Footy Fit, providing football based fitness sessions for women that may have never had the opportunity to play.

Simon, Atia and Gemma join Natalie Doyle to discuss how sport can increase confidence in women.  They cover the importance of role models within diverse communities; supporting women through the menopause; and the positive impacts that sport can have on women's confidence.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Simon Wears, Atis Nazmin, Gemma Ali, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/how-sport-can-build-confidence-in-women-simon-wears-atia-nazmin-and-gemma-ali-pmurlgpB Simon Wears is Head of Health and Wellbeing at Wycombe Wanderers Foundation, supporting the local community across areas of physical and mental health programmes. Atia Nazmin joined the Wycombe Wanderers Foundation team in 2020 having spent the previous six years volunteering in the community.  Gemma Ali is the Founder of Footy Fit, providing football based fitness sessions for women that may have never had the opportunity to play.

Simon, Atia and Gemma join Natalie Doyle to discuss how sport can increase confidence in women.  They cover the importance of role models within diverse communities; supporting women through the menopause; and the positive impacts that sport can have on women's confidence.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> How sport can build confidence in women: Simon Wears, Atia Nazmin and Gemma Ali Simon Wears, Atis Nazmin, Gemma Ali, Natalie Doyle 00:38:48 Simon Wears is Head of Health and Wellbeing at Wycombe Wanderers Foundation, supporting the local community across areas of physical and mental health programmes. Atia Nazmin joined the Wycombe Wanderers Foundation team in 2020 having spent the previous six years volunteering in the community. Gemma Ali is the Founder of Footy Fit, providing football based fitness sessions for women that may have never had the opportunity to play. Simon, Atia and Gemma join Natalie Doyle to discuss how sport can increase confidence in women. They cover the importance of role models within diverse communities; supporting women through the menopause; and the positive impacts that sport can have on women's confidence. Simon Wears is Head of Health and Wellbeing at Wycombe Wanderers Foundation, supporting the local community across areas of physical and mental health programmes. Atia Nazmin joined the Wycombe Wanderers Foundation team in 2020 having spent the previous six years volunteering in the community. Gemma Ali is the Founder of Footy Fit, providing football based fitness sessions for women that may have never had the opportunity to play. Simon, Atia and Gemma join Natalie Doyle to discuss how sport can increase confidence in women. They cover the importance of role models within diverse communities; supporting women through the menopause; and the positive impacts that sport can have on women's confidence. menopause, role models, womens sport, sport, confidence, women false full 6 2 01e0e404-c4fe-411e-8030-9cb0a3f47151 The importance of sport for girls: Catherine Sluter and Linda Fox Catherine Sluter is Director of Tennis at Queenswood School, the number 1 school in the UK for girls’ tennis.  Linda Fox is Chair and Secretary of Actonians LFC, a women and girls football club based in West London.

Catherine and Linda join Natalie Doyle to discuss why sport is so important for girls, including the skills that are developed by girls taking part in sport, the impact of positive role models, and how to involve girls in decision making.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Catherine Sluter, Linda Fox, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/the-importance-of-sport-for-girls-catherine-sluter-and-linda-fox-2hvlSeal Catherine Sluter is Director of Tennis at Queenswood School, the number 1 school in the UK for girls’ tennis.  Linda Fox is Chair and Secretary of Actonians LFC, a women and girls football club based in West London.

Catherine and Linda join Natalie Doyle to discuss why sport is so important for girls, including the skills that are developed by girls taking part in sport, the impact of positive role models, and how to involve girls in decision making.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> The importance of sport for girls: Catherine Sluter and Linda Fox Catherine Sluter, Linda Fox, Natalie Doyle 00:26:36 Catherine Sluter is Director of Tennis at Queenswood School, the number 1 school in the UK for girls’ tennis. Linda Fox is Chair and Secretary of Actonians LFC, a women and girls football club based in West London. Catherine and Linda join Natalie Doyle to discuss why sport is so important for girls, including the skills that are developed by girls taking part in sport, the impact of positive role models, and how to involve girls in decision making. Catherine Sluter is Director of Tennis at Queenswood School, the number 1 school in the UK for girls’ tennis. Linda Fox is Chair and Secretary of Actonians LFC, a women and girls football club based in West London. Catherine and Linda join Natalie Doyle to discuss why sport is so important for girls, including the skills that are developed by girls taking part in sport, the impact of positive role models, and how to involve girls in decision making. football, tennis, leadership, sport, development, confidence, girls sport false full 5 2 e3f626cc-69ee-46fb-8453-e411d5ef9389 Opportunities for female players with disabilities: Jules Parke-Robinson and Emma O'Connor Jules Parke-Robinson served for over 20 years as a British Army Officer in the Royal Military Police, before moving into a corporate career in 2019. A former Welsh rugby international, Jules joined the board of British Wheelchair Basketball, 4 years ago, assuming the role of Chair in 2020. Emma O’Connor is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion specialist. She is currently working within the higher education sector, having previously worked for various professional and grassroots football clubs.

Jules and Emma join Natalie Doyle to discuss how to create opportunities for female players with disabilities. They discuss the impact of the pandemic, barriers to participation, how to create an inclusive environment, and much more.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 4 Apr 2023 08:25:59 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Jules Parke-Robinson, Emma O'Connor, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/opportunities-for-female-players-with-disabilities-jules-parke-robinson-and-emma-oconnor-sEuX9jRl Jules Parke-Robinson served for over 20 years as a British Army Officer in the Royal Military Police, before moving into a corporate career in 2019. A former Welsh rugby international, Jules joined the board of British Wheelchair Basketball, 4 years ago, assuming the role of Chair in 2020. Emma O’Connor is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion specialist. She is currently working within the higher education sector, having previously worked for various professional and grassroots football clubs.

Jules and Emma join Natalie Doyle to discuss how to create opportunities for female players with disabilities. They discuss the impact of the pandemic, barriers to participation, how to create an inclusive environment, and much more.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Opportunities for female players with disabilities: Jules Parke-Robinson and Emma O'Connor Jules Parke-Robinson, Emma O'Connor, Natalie Doyle 00:33:12 Jules Parke-Robinson served for over 20 years as a British Army Officer in the Royal Military Police, before moving into a corporate career in 2019. A former Welsh rugby international, Jules joined the board of British Wheelchair Basketball, 4 years ago, assuming the role of Chair in 2020. Emma O’Connor is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion specialist. She is currently working within the higher education sector, having previously worked for various professional and grassroots football clubs. Jules and Emma join Natalie Doyle to discuss how to create opportunities for female players with disabilities. They discuss the impact of the pandemic, barriers to participation, how to create an inclusive environment, and much more. Jules Parke-Robinson served for over 20 years as a British Army Officer in the Royal Military Police, before moving into a corporate career in 2019. A former Welsh rugby international, Jules joined the board of British Wheelchair Basketball, 4 years ago, assuming the role of Chair in 2020. Emma O’Connor is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion specialist. She is currently working within the higher education sector, having previously worked for various professional and grassroots football clubs. Jules and Emma join Natalie Doyle to discuss how to create opportunities for female players with disabilities. They discuss the impact of the pandemic, barriers to participation, how to create an inclusive environment, and much more. football, wheelchair basketball, sport, basketball, girls, disability sport false full 4 2 0de50ca4-42a0-4e31-8e75-976923c25f0a Creating the right environments for girls: Bethan Woolley and Ella-Rose McCourt-Cox Bethan Woolley is National Women & Girls Participation Manager at the FAW, looking to develop all areas of the game to drive and increase participation ensuring equal and accessible opportunities and environments for all.

Ella-Rose McCourt-Cox is the Girls’ Engagement and Project Manager at Bloomsbury Football and is changing the game, showing girls in London that their place is on the pitch. 

Bethan and Ella-Rose join Natalie Doyle to discuss how to create the right environment for girls' sports participation to thrive. They discuss involving girls in decision making, puberty, facility considerations and much more in this episode packed full of thought-provoking discussions.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

To find out more about the FAW's 'Environments: For Her' programme visit https://www.faw.cymru/en/news/environments-her/

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Bethan Woolley, Ella-Rose McCourt-Cox, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/creating-the-right-environments-for-girls-bethan-woolley-and-ella-rose-mccourt-cox-X2s6nCQS Bethan Woolley is National Women & Girls Participation Manager at the FAW, looking to develop all areas of the game to drive and increase participation ensuring equal and accessible opportunities and environments for all.

Ella-Rose McCourt-Cox is the Girls’ Engagement and Project Manager at Bloomsbury Football and is changing the game, showing girls in London that their place is on the pitch. 

Bethan and Ella-Rose join Natalie Doyle to discuss how to create the right environment for girls' sports participation to thrive. They discuss involving girls in decision making, puberty, facility considerations and much more in this episode packed full of thought-provoking discussions.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

To find out more about the FAW's 'Environments: For Her' programme visit https://www.faw.cymru/en/news/environments-her/

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Creating the right environments for girls: Bethan Woolley and Ella-Rose McCourt-Cox Bethan Woolley, Ella-Rose McCourt-Cox, Natalie Doyle 00:41:01 Bethan Woolley is National Women & Girls Participation Manager at the FAW, looking to develop all areas of the game to drive and increase participation ensuring equal and accessible opportunities and environments for all. Ella-Rose McCourt-Cox is the Girls’ Engagement and Project Manager at Bloomsbury Football and is changing the game, showing girls in London that their place is on the pitch.  Bethan and Ella-Rose join Natalie Doyle to discuss how to create the right environment for girls' sports participation to thrive. They discuss involving girls in decision making, puberty, facility considerations and much more in this episode packed full of thought-provoking discussions. Bethan Woolley is National Women & Girls Participation Manager at the FAW, looking to develop all areas of the game to drive and increase participation ensuring equal and accessible opportunities and environments for all. Ella-Rose McCourt-Cox is the Girls’ Engagement and Project Manager at Bloomsbury Football and is changing the game, showing girls in London that their place is on the pitch.  Bethan and Ella-Rose join Natalie Doyle to discuss how to create the right environment for girls' sports participation to thrive. They discuss involving girls in decision making, puberty, facility considerations and much more in this episode packed full of thought-provoking discussions. football, environment, sport, girls false full 3 2 b287355f-1c13-4633-aec7-4fe1caefa77e Sport with a Social Conscience: Nicky Affleck and Chris Roberts Nicky Affleck and Chris Roberts join Natalie Doyle to discuss using sport for positive change.  They cover the importance of sustainability, both from an environmental and financial perspective; how to develop effective partnerships; and provide lots of advice for clubs and other organisations wanting to use sport to create positive change in their communities.

Nicky Affleck is an award-winning leader and consultant in delivering purpose-driven strategies and delivering transformational change in the grassroots sport, youth, and not-for-profit sectors. 

Chris Roberts is co-founder of the award winning North Wales Dragons Community Football Teams, a truly amazing example of how social responsibility can work for a business.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Nicky Affleck, Chris Roberts, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/sport-with-a-social-conscience-nicky-affleck-and-chris-roberts-NiLSoJwk Nicky Affleck and Chris Roberts join Natalie Doyle to discuss using sport for positive change.  They cover the importance of sustainability, both from an environmental and financial perspective; how to develop effective partnerships; and provide lots of advice for clubs and other organisations wanting to use sport to create positive change in their communities.

Nicky Affleck is an award-winning leader and consultant in delivering purpose-driven strategies and delivering transformational change in the grassroots sport, youth, and not-for-profit sectors. 

Chris Roberts is co-founder of the award winning North Wales Dragons Community Football Teams, a truly amazing example of how social responsibility can work for a business.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Sport with a Social Conscience: Nicky Affleck and Chris Roberts Nicky Affleck, Chris Roberts, Natalie Doyle 00:32:30 Nicky Affleck and Chris Roberts join Natalie Doyle to discuss using sport for positive change. They cover the importance of sustainability, both from an environmental and financial perspective; how to develop effective partnerships; and provide lots of advice for clubs and other organisations wanting to use sport to create positive change in their communities. Nicky Affleck is an award-winning leader and consultant in delivering purpose-driven strategies and delivering transformational change in the grassroots sport, youth, and not-for-profit sectors.  Chris Roberts is co-founder of the award winning North Wales Dragons Community Football Teams, a truly amazing example of how social responsibility can work for a business. Nicky Affleck and Chris Roberts join Natalie Doyle to discuss using sport for positive change. They cover the importance of sustainability, both from an environmental and financial perspective; how to develop effective partnerships; and provide lots of advice for clubs and other organisations wanting to use sport to create positive change in their communities. Nicky Affleck is an award-winning leader and consultant in delivering purpose-driven strategies and delivering transformational change in the grassroots sport, youth, and not-for-profit sectors.  Chris Roberts is co-founder of the award winning North Wales Dragons Community Football Teams, a truly amazing example of how social responsibility can work for a business. conscience, sport, clubs, sustainability false full 2 2 c4e2567c-6167-4e29-a351-b78ea0e9f442 Raising Your Profile: Charlotte Richardson and Leigh Willis Charlotte Richardson and Leigh Willis join Natalie Doyle to discuss how community sports clubs can raise their profile and why it's important to do so.  They cover some quick wins that clubs can implement; the importance of having the right people leading this for your club; and share some invaluable advice on how clubs can raise their profile.

Charlotte Richardson is an award-winning marketing and media professional, football commentator and presenter.  Charlotte has worked in sport for 10 years for organisations including Women in Sport, The Football Association, BBC and more.

Leigh Willis has been involved as a volunteer in grassroots football for 14 years, initially as a parent, then evolving into many other aspects of the grassroots game as coach, manager, club & league committee member, FA representative & consultant.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Charlotte Richardson, Leigh Willis, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/raising-your-profile-charlotte-richardson-and-leigh-willis-p4Fh8jgD Charlotte Richardson and Leigh Willis join Natalie Doyle to discuss how community sports clubs can raise their profile and why it's important to do so.  They cover some quick wins that clubs can implement; the importance of having the right people leading this for your club; and share some invaluable advice on how clubs can raise their profile.

Charlotte Richardson is an award-winning marketing and media professional, football commentator and presenter.  Charlotte has worked in sport for 10 years for organisations including Women in Sport, The Football Association, BBC and more.

Leigh Willis has been involved as a volunteer in grassroots football for 14 years, initially as a parent, then evolving into many other aspects of the grassroots game as coach, manager, club & league committee member, FA representative & consultant.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Raising Your Profile: Charlotte Richardson and Leigh Willis Charlotte Richardson, Leigh Willis, Natalie Doyle 00:33:40 Charlotte Richardson is an award-winning marketing and media professional, football commentator and presenter. Leigh Willis has been involved as a volunteer in grassroots football for 14 years. Charlotte and Leigh join Natalie Doyle to discuss the importance of clubs raising their profile, and provide many hints and tips on how to approach it. Charlotte Richardson is an award-winning marketing and media professional, football commentator and presenter. Leigh Willis has been involved as a volunteer in grassroots football for 14 years. Charlotte and Leigh join Natalie Doyle to discuss the importance of clubs raising their profile, and provide many hints and tips on how to approach it. grassroots, football, profile, sport, clubs, marketing false full 1 2 951c08df-36a1-4e33-bd7c-e64472b7cddc Women In Leadership: Yvonne Harrison and Sarah Waite Yvonne Harrison (Women in Football) and Sarah Waite (Vinters FC) join Natalie Doyle to discuss women in leadership in sport.  They cover the challenges they have faced in being women in leadership; the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive women; male allies and much more in this episode packed with tips and advice.

Yvonne Harrison is the Chair of Women in Football.  She is actively involved with several organisations in a Non-Executive Director capacity, and is Chair of Trustees for Foundation 92.

Sarah Waite is the Chair of Vinters FC.  She has over 10 years experience volunteering in grassroots football as Team Manager, Coach, Club Chair and League Secretary. 

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Yvonne Harrison, Sarah Waite, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/women-in-leadership-yvonne-harrison-and-sarah-waite-8kdpcKDQ Yvonne Harrison (Women in Football) and Sarah Waite (Vinters FC) join Natalie Doyle to discuss women in leadership in sport.  They cover the challenges they have faced in being women in leadership; the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive women; male allies and much more in this episode packed with tips and advice.

Yvonne Harrison is the Chair of Women in Football.  She is actively involved with several organisations in a Non-Executive Director capacity, and is Chair of Trustees for Foundation 92.

Sarah Waite is the Chair of Vinters FC.  She has over 10 years experience volunteering in grassroots football as Team Manager, Coach, Club Chair and League Secretary. 

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Women In Leadership: Yvonne Harrison and Sarah Waite Yvonne Harrison, Sarah Waite, Natalie Doyle 00:32:18 Yvonne Harrison (Women in Football) and Sarah Waite (Vinters FC) join Natalie Doyle to discuss women in leadership in sport. They cover the challenges they have faced in being women in leadership; the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive women; male allies and much more in this episode packed with tips and advice. Yvonne Harrison (Women in Football) and Sarah Waite (Vinters FC) join Natalie Doyle to discuss women in leadership in sport. They cover the challenges they have faced in being women in leadership; the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive women; male allies and much more in this episode packed with tips and advice. grassroots, football, leadership, sport, clubs, women, leaders false full 8 1 024b6ef9-6d3a-4177-bd02-c61af5a63f0a If You Can See It You Can Be It: Kat Clifton and Leah Godfrey Kat Clifton is a former West Ham United player and PE teacher.  In 2016 she founded She Can Play to provide more opportunities for girls to play football, and has now created a pathway for girls across Essex and Hertfordshire.

Leah Godfrey is Chairwoman of the Capital Girls League (CGL) and Head of Girls and Women at Sporting Duet FC. Leah has over 25 years of experience in business transformation, brand development & engagement, event production and charity leadership which she now applies to modernising the girl’s and women’s game.  

They share their experiences of creating opportunities for girls and why they think it's important to show girls the opportunities that are available to them.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

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Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

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]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Leah Godfrey, Kat Clifton, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/if-you-can-see-it-you-can-be-it-kat-clifton-and-leah-godfrey-dRM2RxOK Kat Clifton is a former West Ham United player and PE teacher.  In 2016 she founded She Can Play to provide more opportunities for girls to play football, and has now created a pathway for girls across Essex and Hertfordshire.

Leah Godfrey is Chairwoman of the Capital Girls League (CGL) and Head of Girls and Women at Sporting Duet FC. Leah has over 25 years of experience in business transformation, brand development & engagement, event production and charity leadership which she now applies to modernising the girl’s and women’s game.  

They share their experiences of creating opportunities for girls and why they think it's important to show girls the opportunities that are available to them.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

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]]> If You Can See It You Can Be It: Kat Clifton and Leah Godfrey Leah Godfrey, Kat Clifton, Natalie Doyle 00:29:54 Kat Clifton (She Can Play) and Leah Godfrey (Capital Girls League and Sporting Duet FC) join Natalie Doyle to discuss the importance of representation for women and girls in sport and in business, and how they create opportunities for girls outside of playing sport. If you can see it you can be it. Kat Clifton (She Can Play) and Leah Godfrey (Capital Girls League and Sporting Duet FC) join Natalie Doyle to discuss the importance of representation for women and girls in sport and in business, and how they create opportunities for girls outside of playing sport. If you can see it you can be it. role models, female, business, sport, female business owners false full 7 1 0dc915c9-d209-4dc9-8fb6-570e4ad9d434 Strategy, Planning and People: Darren Lawrence and Mike Hanaway Darren Lawrence has worked in sports development for over 20 years, having held positions at Sport England and The FA. He now runs his own consultancy and helps clients including Governing Bodies, Active Partnerships, sports clubs, charities and local authorities in a number of areas including research, strategy and people development and monitoring and evaluation.

Mike Hanaway is a coach and Club Chairman at Foots Cray Lions JFC, and League Secretary at Kent Girls & Ladies League.  Foots Cray Lions have nine girls teams and an adult ladies team, as well as a scheme to mentor young people as they qualify as coaches and referees.

Darren and Mike join Natalie Doyle to discuss the importance of strategy, how to manage a strategy, and how to get the right people on board to help you.  They share their own experiences of strategy, planning and people and provide some great advice and useful tips.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Darren Lawrence, Mike Hanaway, Natalie Doyle) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/strategy-planning-and-people-darren-lawrence-and-mike-hanaway-c7PNOvbW Darren Lawrence has worked in sports development for over 20 years, having held positions at Sport England and The FA. He now runs his own consultancy and helps clients including Governing Bodies, Active Partnerships, sports clubs, charities and local authorities in a number of areas including research, strategy and people development and monitoring and evaluation.

Mike Hanaway is a coach and Club Chairman at Foots Cray Lions JFC, and League Secretary at Kent Girls & Ladies League.  Foots Cray Lions have nine girls teams and an adult ladies team, as well as a scheme to mentor young people as they qualify as coaches and referees.

Darren and Mike join Natalie Doyle to discuss the importance of strategy, how to manage a strategy, and how to get the right people on board to help you.  They share their own experiences of strategy, planning and people and provide some great advice and useful tips.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Strategy, Planning and People: Darren Lawrence and Mike Hanaway Darren Lawrence, Mike Hanaway, Natalie Doyle 00:38:10 Darren Lawrence has worked in sports development for over 20 years, having held positions at Sport England and The FA. He now runs his own consultancy and helps clients including Governing Bodies, Active Partnerships, sports clubs, charities and local authorities in a number of areas including research, strategy and people development and monitoring and evaluation. Mike Hanaway is a coach and Club Chairman at Foots Cray Lions JFC, and League Secretary at Kent Girls & Ladies League. Foots Cray Lions have nine girls teams and an adult ladies team, as well as a scheme to mentor young people as they qualify as coaches and referees. In this episode they discuss the importance of strategy, how to manage a strategy within your club, and how to get the right people on board to help you. Darren Lawrence has worked in sports development for over 20 years, having held positions at Sport England and The FA. He now runs his own consultancy and helps clients including Governing Bodies, Active Partnerships, sports clubs, charities and local authorities in a number of areas including research, strategy and people development and monitoring and evaluation. Mike Hanaway is a coach and Club Chairman at Foots Cray Lions JFC, and League Secretary at Kent Girls & Ladies League. Foots Cray Lions have nine girls teams and an adult ladies team, as well as a scheme to mentor young people as they qualify as coaches and referees. In this episode they discuss the importance of strategy, how to manage a strategy within your club, and how to get the right people on board to help you. football development, planning, people, strategy, sports development, sport, clubs false full 6 1 07e1d400-9075-4c40-b970-6c744c8d7b1e Creating Thriving Environments: Cath Bishop and Sophie Bartup Cath Bishop is a triple Olympian, former diplomat, leadership coach and author of ‘The Long Win’, listed in the Financial Times' Top 10 Business Books of 2020.  Cath competed in rowing at 3 Olympic Games, winning World Championships gold in 2003 and Olympic silver in Athens 2004.

Sophie Bartup is the Founder and Chair of Barton Inclusive Football Club, a community club providing inclusive football opportunities for all. The club has six PAN-disability teams, two walking football teams and is a Weetabix Wildcats provider. Sophie was named the Lincolnshire FA Adult Coach of the Year 2020/21.

Cath and Sophie join Natalie Doyle to discuss their experiences of creating thriving environments in sport, how to create thriving environments and why it is so important to do so.  Their passion and energy is a joy to listen to, and they have lots of useful tips.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 31 May 2022 06:30:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Natalie Doyle, Cath Bishop, Sophie Bartup) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/creating-thriving-environments-cath-bishop-and-sophie-bartup-dBPGOhBQ Cath Bishop is a triple Olympian, former diplomat, leadership coach and author of ‘The Long Win’, listed in the Financial Times' Top 10 Business Books of 2020.  Cath competed in rowing at 3 Olympic Games, winning World Championships gold in 2003 and Olympic silver in Athens 2004.

Sophie Bartup is the Founder and Chair of Barton Inclusive Football Club, a community club providing inclusive football opportunities for all. The club has six PAN-disability teams, two walking football teams and is a Weetabix Wildcats provider. Sophie was named the Lincolnshire FA Adult Coach of the Year 2020/21.

Cath and Sophie join Natalie Doyle to discuss their experiences of creating thriving environments in sport, how to create thriving environments and why it is so important to do so.  Their passion and energy is a joy to listen to, and they have lots of useful tips.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Creating Thriving Environments: Cath Bishop and Sophie Bartup Natalie Doyle, Cath Bishop, Sophie Bartup 00:32:10 Cath Bishop is a triple Olympian, former diplomat, leadership coach and author of ‘The Long Win’, listed in the Financial Times' Top 10 Business Books of 2020. Cath competed in rowing at 3 Olympic Games, winning World Championships gold in 2003 and Olympic silver in Athens 2004. Sophie Bartup is the Founder and Chair of Barton Inclusive Football Club, a community club providing inclusive football opportunities for all. The club has six PAN-disability teams, two walking football teams and is a Weetabix Wildcats provider. Sophie was named the Lincolnshire FA Adult Coach of the Year 2020/21. In this episode they discuss how to create thriving environments and why it is so important to do so. Cath Bishop is a triple Olympian, former diplomat, leadership coach and author of ‘The Long Win’, listed in the Financial Times' Top 10 Business Books of 2020. Cath competed in rowing at 3 Olympic Games, winning World Championships gold in 2003 and Olympic silver in Athens 2004. Sophie Bartup is the Founder and Chair of Barton Inclusive Football Club, a community club providing inclusive football opportunities for all. The club has six PAN-disability teams, two walking football teams and is a Weetabix Wildcats provider. Sophie was named the Lincolnshire FA Adult Coach of the Year 2020/21. In this episode they discuss how to create thriving environments and why it is so important to do so. environments, sport, development false full 5 1 617b6477-69f3-4c93-bfc9-0ade9c043d81 Funding Ideas For Clubs: Caroline McRoyall and Keith DiPalma Caroline McRoyall has worked in the sport and leisure industry for over 20 years and was previously the CEO of Surrey FA.  She is also a tutor for Sport England’s Club Matters workshops.

Keith DiPalma has been the Chair of Tigers JFC in Essex for 19 years.  Tigers have 53 teams in total, 13 of which are female teams and have over 90 girls attending their Weetabix Wildcats sessions.

Caroline and Keith join Natalie Doyle to share share some of the best ways that clubs can raise funds to support their teams, and some of their top tips for accessing funding.

Here are links to some of the things that are discussed:

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Natalie Doyle, Caroline McRoyall, Keith DiPalma) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/funding-ideas-for-clubs-caroline-mcroyall-and-keith-dipalma-a_GOkwDC Caroline McRoyall has worked in the sport and leisure industry for over 20 years and was previously the CEO of Surrey FA.  She is also a tutor for Sport England’s Club Matters workshops.

Keith DiPalma has been the Chair of Tigers JFC in Essex for 19 years.  Tigers have 53 teams in total, 13 of which are female teams and have over 90 girls attending their Weetabix Wildcats sessions.

Caroline and Keith join Natalie Doyle to share share some of the best ways that clubs can raise funds to support their teams, and some of their top tips for accessing funding.

Here are links to some of the things that are discussed:

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Funding Ideas For Clubs: Caroline McRoyall and Keith DiPalma Natalie Doyle, Caroline McRoyall, Keith DiPalma 00:28:57 Caroline McRoyall has worked in the sport and leisure industry for over 20 years and was previously the CEO of Surrey FA. She is also a tutor for Sport England’s Club Matters workshops. Keith DiPalma has been the Chair of Tigers JFC in Essex for 19 years. Tigers have 53 teams in total, 13 of which are female teams and have over 90 girls attending their Weetabix Wildcats sessions. In this episode they share some of the best ways that clubs can raise funds to support their teams, and some of their top tips for accessing funding. Caroline McRoyall has worked in the sport and leisure industry for over 20 years and was previously the CEO of Surrey FA. She is also a tutor for Sport England’s Club Matters workshops. Keith DiPalma has been the Chair of Tigers JFC in Essex for 19 years. Tigers have 53 teams in total, 13 of which are female teams and have over 90 girls attending their Weetabix Wildcats sessions. In this episode they share some of the best ways that clubs can raise funds to support their teams, and some of their top tips for accessing funding. grassroots, football, community, sport, clubs, funding, fundraising false full 4 1 21ef8ac5-0924-4e13-a528-fc88fd235d02 You're Never Too Old For Sport: Carol Bates and Andrea Ellis Carol Bates is the founder of Crawley Old Girls.  She didn't start playing football until she was 48 and hasn't stopped since! She was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, in 2021, for Services to Football and Inclusion.

Andrea Ellis set up Bromley Belles, a recreational football team for women aged over 30, in 2018. She is also a Weetabix Wildcats Community Champion and Bromley FC's first Development Officer for Women and Girls.

Carol and Andrea join Natalie Doyle to discuss how sport can have a positive impact on women of all ages, how you can engage women in sport and why you should!  Both have many personal stories to tell and useful tips to share.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Natalie Doyle, Carol Bates, Andrea Ellis) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/youre-never-too-old-for-sport-carol-bates-and-andrea-ellis-J9L02B8f Carol Bates is the founder of Crawley Old Girls.  She didn't start playing football until she was 48 and hasn't stopped since! She was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, in 2021, for Services to Football and Inclusion.

Andrea Ellis set up Bromley Belles, a recreational football team for women aged over 30, in 2018. She is also a Weetabix Wildcats Community Champion and Bromley FC's first Development Officer for Women and Girls.

Carol and Andrea join Natalie Doyle to discuss how sport can have a positive impact on women of all ages, how you can engage women in sport and why you should!  Both have many personal stories to tell and useful tips to share.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> You're Never Too Old For Sport: Carol Bates and Andrea Ellis Natalie Doyle, Carol Bates, Andrea Ellis 00:42:08 Carol Bates is the founder of Crawley Old Girls. She didn't start playing football until she was 48 and hasn't stopped since! She was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, in 2021, for Services to Football and Inclusion. Andrea Ellis set up Bromley Belles, a recreational football team for women aged over 30, in 2018. She is also a Weetabix Wildcats Community Champion and Bromley FC's first Development Officer for Women and Girls. In this episode they discuss their experiences in sport and the impact sport has had on increasing confidence and bringing women together. Carol Bates is the founder of Crawley Old Girls. She didn't start playing football until she was 48 and hasn't stopped since! She was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, in 2021, for Services to Football and Inclusion. Andrea Ellis set up Bromley Belles, a recreational football team for women aged over 30, in 2018. She is also a Weetabix Wildcats Community Champion and Bromley FC's first Development Officer for Women and Girls. In this episode they discuss their experiences in sport and the impact sport has had on increasing confidence and bringing women together. football, women's sport, women's football, sport, recreational football false full 3 1 9e1293d7-7ae5-4b37-b186-6ee0cd51419c Positive Culture and Leadership: David Faulkner and Keith Hardy David Faulkner MBE has previously worked as Head of Performance (Women's Professional Game and Para) for The FA, and Performance Director of England and Great Britain Hockey.  Keith Hardy is the Chair of Wyrley Juniors FC, the largest football club in the Midlands. 

David and Keith join Natalie Doyle to discuss how they create positive cultures and what they have learned about leadership through their many years in sport.  Listen to them share their experiences and provide many useful tips you can integrate within your own club or organisation.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Natalie Doyle, David Faulkner, Keith Hardy) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/positive-culture-and-leadership-david-faulkner-and-keith-hardy-rbciV4Vd David Faulkner MBE has previously worked as Head of Performance (Women's Professional Game and Para) for The FA, and Performance Director of England and Great Britain Hockey.  Keith Hardy is the Chair of Wyrley Juniors FC, the largest football club in the Midlands. 

David and Keith join Natalie Doyle to discuss how they create positive cultures and what they have learned about leadership through their many years in sport.  Listen to them share their experiences and provide many useful tips you can integrate within your own club or organisation.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Positive Culture and Leadership: David Faulkner and Keith Hardy Natalie Doyle, David Faulkner, Keith Hardy 00:38:07 David Faulkner MBE has previously worked as Head of Performance (Women's Professional Game and Para) for The FA, and Performance Director of England and Great Britain Hockey. Keith Hardy is the Chair of Wyrley Juniors FC, the largest football club in the Midlands. In this episode they discuss how they create positive cultures, and how they provide leadership within their environments. David Faulkner MBE has previously worked as Head of Performance (Women's Professional Game and Para) for The FA, and Performance Director of England and Great Britain Hockey. Keith Hardy is the Chair of Wyrley Juniors FC, the largest football club in the Midlands. In this episode they discuss how they create positive cultures, and how they provide leadership within their environments. football, culture, leadership, women's football, sport, girls' football false full 2 1 2579cf6d-4568-42ce-9b13-29ab9b98538e The Importance of Positive Role Models: Rachel Pavlou and Tina Hamilton Rachel Pavlou has worked at The FA in women's football for 23 years.  Tina Hamilton is the Chair of Formby Community Football Club.  In this episode they discuss the importance of positive role models in increasing female participation in football.

Rachel and Tina join Natalie Doyle to discuss role models throughout their lives, and how they try to utilise positive role models to engage more women and girls in football.  Both have extensive experience and many useful tips to share.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> Tue, 8 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 natalie@sportsister.co.uk (Natalie Doyle, Rachel Pavlou, Tina Hamilton) https://df-kh.simplecast.com/episodes/the-importance-of-positive-role-models-rachel-pavlou-and-tina-hamilton-vcIzhTTc Rachel Pavlou has worked at The FA in women's football for 23 years.  Tina Hamilton is the Chair of Formby Community Football Club.  In this episode they discuss the importance of positive role models in increasing female participation in football.

Rachel and Tina join Natalie Doyle to discuss role models throughout their lives, and how they try to utilise positive role models to engage more women and girls in football.  Both have extensive experience and many useful tips to share.

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

Visit the Sport Sister website to see more about how we support clubs and organisations to increase women's and girls' participation in sport, and to find transcripts of all podcast episodes.

 

https://sportsister.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sportsister_/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-sister/

https://www.facebook.com/sportsisterltd

https://twitter.com/sportsister_

]]> The Importance of Positive Role Models: Rachel Pavlou and Tina Hamilton Natalie Doyle, Rachel Pavlou, Tina Hamilton 00:28:47 Rachel Pavlou has worked at The FA in women's football for 23 years. Tina Hamilton is the Chair of Formby Community Football Club. In this episode they discuss the importance of positive role models in increasing female participation in football. Rachel Pavlou has worked at The FA in women's football for 23 years. Tina Hamilton is the Chair of Formby Community Football Club. In this episode they discuss the importance of positive role models in increasing female participation in football. grassroots, football, role models, girls football, womens football, sport, soccer false full 1 1