#8 (Part 2) - Women and Girls Football (Soccer) Special

The Inner Huddle - The Football (Soccer) Development Podcast for Parents & Coaches of Young Aspiring Players

Welcome to the second part of our Women and Girls Football Special with special guest Simon Dewhurst. A list of the questions and timings is below. Please subscribe for more content and don't forget to follow Pezzaz Street Soccer on Facebook and Instagram. Enjoy...

Q9 (00:39) Which players would you recommend young girls to look at as mentors?

Q10 (03:03) Why are there not more opportunities for girls to play football?

Q11 (05:19) What opportunities are there? Where should parents look to get their child involved?

Q12 (08:07) Looking for a football club for regular league football for my daughter around Salisbury has been tricky. Are clubs reluctant to take girls? Do clubs think girls need protecting, especially when playing mixed football? Do coaches treat girls and boys differently, e.g. in terms of intensity of training?

TEXT (13:09) How can I help my child develop her skills and confidence? My daughter also plays in a boys team, when should she move to a girls team?

Q13 (15:57) What is the pathway for talented girls? What are the routes into top level girls football? It’s not well publicised or broadcast

Q14 (20:02) What clubs are the biggest locally?

Q 15 (21:50) What are the biggest challenges within girl’s football?