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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
Rivo & Rich meet... Jo Hawkins
This week, Rivo & Rich are joined by grassroots coach, Jo Hawkins.
On the pod, Jo talks about the start of her coaching journey stepping up as a parent at her daughters team which is a path experienced by many grassroots coaches. Jo shares her experiences of coaching qualifications and the importance of Coach Development in particular the Female Coaches Community workshops.
The trio also discuss the importance of a positive experience regardless of the result plus the impact football has to create everlasting memories. Jo also talked about how the online module, The Greater Game, has had an impact on her female players off the pitch.
Jo also discusses injury prevention in particular in young females, her role as FA Community Champion, the impact the Lionesses has had on females in grassroots football plus her BBFA Female Coach of the Year Award two seasons ago.
Music by Darren Fellerdale.