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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 2026
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Rivo & Rich are back with Season 11!!
Each year, Rivo & Rich release a special podcast to promote and highlight Mental Health Awareness Week and this year it takes place from 11th to 17th May, with the theme of “ACTION”.
This year, Rivo & Rich are joined by BBFA Chief Executive Officer, Liz Verrall, to discuss this years theme and the importance of physical activity. They unpack the three pillars of this year’s theme — For Yourself, For Someone Else, and For All of Us — bringing it to life with personal examples and practical ideas for creating healthier, more supportive environments in sport and the workplace.
To find out more about Mental Heath Awareness Week visit the Mental Health Foundation page.
Berks & Bucks FA engages with over 80,000 participants every season, and with at least 1 in 4 people in the UK experiencing mental health issues each year, we're keen to acknowledge and support everyone’s relationship with their mental health.
To support this, we've officially teamed up with two national mental health charities to help raise awareness, ensure mental health is part of the conversation in football and provide opportunities and access to resources for our members.
Please click here to find out more about our partnerships and also additional services and resources available to support.
Music by Darren Fellerdale.