🎙️ Go Football Podcast – Episode 21: The SEND Coach with Emma

Inclusion, Understanding & Coaching with Care in Grassroots Football

In this very special episode of the Go Football Podcast, we welcome Emma, a passionate and experienced grassroots coach who talks inspiritingly about coaching children with SEND. 🎧⚽

Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, this episode is packed with real insights and practical tips to help you understand how to create an inclusive, supportive, and fun football environment for all children – no matter their needs.

🧠 We explore:

• ​What is SEND and how does it show up on the football pitch?
• The biggest myths and challenges in coaching SEND players
• How to communicate effectively with both players and parents
• Easy and powerful ways to adapt your sessions for inclusion
• How SEND coaching benefits everyone – not just the child with additional needs
• Real stories from the grassroots game and Emma’s hands-on experience

💬 If you’ve ever asked:

“How can I coach a child with autism or ADHD?”

“What does an inclusive football session look like?”

“How do I make sure my team is supportive of ALL players?”

—then this episode is for you.

📩 Get in touch: Email us at GoFootballPod@gmail.com to share your own experiences, ask a question, or suggest future topics!

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