Women’s Football Hub

• #065 Goalkeeping Talent ID - With Harry Watson

  In this episode of the Women's Football Hub Podcast, host Carolyn Kent is joined by Harry Watson, Women's Goalkeeping Talent Coach at the FA, to shine a spotlight on the art and science of identifying and developing goalkeeping talent in the women's game. They discuss: The FA’s “Discover My Talent” initiative Why early specialisation can be risky The evolving standards of goalkeeping in the WSL The impact of role models like Mary Earps and Hannah Hampton The myth of shrinking goal sizes How grassroots clubs can better support young goalkeepers This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about women's football, youth development, or the goalkeeper position. #WomensFootball #Goalkeeping #FA #TalentID #WSL #Lionesses #YouthFootball #FootballDevelopment #GoalkeeperUnion #CarolynKent #HarryWatson #DiscoverMyTalent #ChatGPT

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• #064 Acquired brain injury in football - The injury time report with Dr Paul Pearson

  In this episode of Women's Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent speaks with Dr Paul Pearson, whose Injury Time Report investigates the impact of acquired brain injuries on footballers in Scotland. Drawing from interviews with nine players, including those diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, Dr Pearson discusses the physical, emotional, and financial toll of brain injuries, the gaps in support systems, and the urgent need for recognition and reform. Whether you're a player, coach, parent, or fan, this episode offers vital insights into how football can better protect its athletes—on and off the pitch. 📌 Learn more: www.injury-time.com 📧 Contact Dr Pearson: [email protected] 🛍️ Support the Women's Football Hub: www.womensfootballhub.com #FootballPodcast #BrainInjuryAwareness #PlayerVoice #ConcussionInSport #FootballSafety #WomensFootball #InjuryTimeReport #NeurodegenerativeDisease #PodcastAI

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• #063 Safeguarding in the WSL with Lauren McMurchie from Kyniska Advocacy

  In this episode of the Women's Football Hub Podcast, host Carolyn Kent speaks with Lauren McMurchie, safeguarding lead at Kyniska Advocacy and former professional footballer, about the pioneering safeguarding initiative now being delivered in partnership with the Barclays Women's Super League. Lauren discusses the importance of proactive safeguarding, red flag behaviors, the role of leadership, and the unique challenges faced by female athletes in professional environments. This episode highlights how safeguarding is evolving in women's football and why creating healthy environments is essential for performance and wellbeing. Whether you're a player, coach, practitioner, or fan this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of safeguarding in professional women's football. Follow us on social media and visit our merch store at womensfootballhub.com Hashtags: #SafeguardingInSport #WSL #LaurenMcMurchie #KyniskaAdvocacy #WomensFootball #SafeSport #AthleteWelfare #FootballPodcast #WomenInSport #PlayerCare

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• #062 Return to performance pathway with Andrew Mitchell

  In this episode of the Women’s Football Hub Podcast, Carolyn Kent sits down with Andrew Mitchell, an experienced sports physiotherapist who has worked with RB Leipzig and co-authored the 2024 paper A Return to Performance Pathway for Professional Soccer: A Criteria-Based Approach. Together, they explore the full rehabilitation journey: from the first 24–48 hours post-injury through gym-based phases, running criteria, and high-speed return-to-play drills. Andrew also explains why return to performance is not the same as return to play, and how criteria-based progression can take the guesswork out of rehab. Listeners will learn about: Diagnosis and planning in the acute phase Supplementary criteria for safe progression Gym phase 1 (foundations) and gym phase 2 (reconditioning) Return-to-running benchmarks How to adapt elite protocols to resource-limited settings The critical role of trust, communication, and psychological readiness This episode is essential listening for physiotherapists, coaches, and practitioners supporting injured players on their journey back to performance. Follow us on social media for more resources: Instagram & TikTok: @womens.football.hub | X: @_WFootballHub #WomensFootball #InjuryPrevention #ReturnToPerformance #SportsPhysio

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• #061 Wellbeing in football with Jenny Coe

  Title: Wellbeing in Football with Jenny Coe: Performance Through Wellbeing Episode summary: Host Carolyn Kent speaks with performance psychologist Jenny Coe (West Ham United, UK Sport, former Performance Wellbeing Lead at The FA; now Senior Lead for Workforce Development) about the foundations of wellbeing in women’s and girls’ football. Jenny explains why feeling safe, supported and valued as a whole person underpins performance, and how clubs can embed wellbeing into the rhythm of the season rather than treat it as a tick-box exercise. What you’ll learn: How identity, purpose and psychological safety shape on‑pitch performance The real-world challenges facing female players: financial insecurity, injury, transitions, social media The coach’s role in setting tone and culture (and how a single comment can undo weeks of progress) Practical examples: staff collaboration, curiosity over contempt, player‑led check‑ins Tech overload vs. informed choice: using data without letting it define wellbeing “Design for everyone” from day one—so players can thrive without bolt‑ons Connect with Jenny: Impact the Game | LinkedIn About WFH: Women’s Football Hub is a not‑for‑profit amplifying evidence-based practice in women’s football across sports medicine, S&C, psychology, nutrition and more. Hashtags: #womensfootball #sportspsychology #wellbeing #femaleathlete #playercare #coaching #psychologicalsafety #performance #womeninsport

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