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The Grassroots Football Coach
UEFA A Licence Coach Mark 'Rivo' Rivers, and Berks & Bucks FA's, Richard Brant, catch up with local and national football coaches to discuss their journeys, coaching philosophies and personal experiences in the sport. Follow Rivo & Rich as they catch up with old friends, new colleagues and footballing legends, and listen in, as each guest provides their own fascinating insight into football coaching from every level of the game.
The Grassroots Football Coach
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 Special
Each year, Rivo & Rich release a special podcast to promote and highlight Mental Health Awareness Week and this year it takes place from 12th to 18th May, with the theme of “Community”.
This year Rich caught up with Callum Salhotra (BBFA Community & Inclusion Manager) & Dan Rook (Disability & Male Rec Lead) to discuss in more detail this years theme of Community.
They discuss the importance of that sense of belonging, how football and sport plays a big role in people's life and upcoming BBFA projects to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
To find out more about Mental Heath Awareness Week visit the Mental Health Foundation page.
To contact Callum or Dan about upcoming projects, please email:
callum.salhotra@berks-bucksfa.com
dan.rook@berks-bucksfa.com
Music by Darren Fellerdale.