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Sport Sister PodcastThe Importance of PeopleIn 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.u...2023-05-0318 minSport Sister PodcastJuggling sport at the highest level with everything else: Rachel Newborough and Zainab AlemaRachel 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 Si...2023-04-2523 minSport Sister PodcastHow sport can build confidence in women: Simon Wears, Atia Nazmin and Gemma AliSimon 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 me...2023-04-1838 minSport Sister PodcastThe importance of sport for girls: Catherine Sluter and Linda FoxCatherine 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 wom...2023-04-1126 minSport Sister PodcastOpportunities for female players with disabilities: Jules Parke-Robinson and Emma O'ConnorJules 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, ba...2023-04-0433 minSport Sister PodcastCreating the right environments for girls: Bethan Woolley and Ella-Rose McCourt-CoxBethan 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 thi...2023-03-2841 minSport Sister PodcastSport with a Social Conscience: Nicky Affleck and Chris RobertsNicky 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 ex...2023-03-2132 minSport Sister PodcastRaising Your Profile: Charlotte Richardson and Leigh WillisCharlotte 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...2023-03-1433 minSport Sister PodcastWomen In Leadership: Yvonne Harrison and Sarah WaiteYvonne 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...2022-08-1632 minSport Sister PodcastIf You Can See It You Can Be It: Kat Clifton and Leah GodfreyKat 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 opport...2022-07-1229 minSport Sister PodcastStrategy, Planning and People: Darren Lawrence and Mike HanawayDarren 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 t...2022-07-0538 minSport Sister PodcastCreating Thriving Environments: Cath Bishop and Sophie BartupCath 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...2022-05-3132 minSport Sister PodcastFunding Ideas For Clubs: Caroline McRoyall and Keith DiPalmaCaroline 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 acce...2022-04-2628 minSport Sister PodcastYou're Never Too Old For Sport: Carol Bates and Andrea EllisCarol 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...2022-03-2942 minSport Sister PodcastPositive Culture and Leadership: David Faulkner and Keith HardyDavid 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...2022-03-1538 minSport Sister PodcastThe Importance of Positive Role Models: Rachel Pavlou and Tina HamiltonRachel 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 inc...2022-03-0828 min