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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... Ellie Reid
Rivo & Rich caught up with MK Dons SET, Women’s Participation Officer, Ellie Reid.
In this episode, Ellie shares her experiences as a young player in grassroots football and reflects on the resilience she has gained as a result. She provides an insight into the journey that has since led her to her current role at MK Dons SET.
Ellie talks in-depth about a recent project she led highlighting the 50 lost years of the female game in this country and the huge strides female football has made in the last 50 years. There’s also talk of next year’s UEFA Women’s EUROs and The FA & BBFA Youth Councils before we put Ellie to the test in the first (and last) game of 'FamEllie' Fortunes.
For more information about grassroots football coaching in Berks & Bucks, and the recently launched BBFA Coaches Network, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/coaches.
Music and post-production by Darren Fellerdale.