The FA's Women's & Girls Coach Development Podcast
Mark Swales
Learning to talk about the Menstrual Cycle with Dawn Scott
Episode Notes
Amy Price (FA Women's National Coach Developer) chats with Dawn Scott (FA Senior Women's Physical Performance Manager) about the menstrual cycle in football coaching, alongside two coaches from the female game - Abbie Sadler (Bristol City FA Women's Super League Academy coach) and Dan Waldron (secondary PE teacher & girls' grassroots u13 coach).
Some of the main topics of conversation are:
-talking about the menstrual cycle with players, coaches and parents
-coach-player relationships
-menstrual cycle symptoms
-psychological and social considerations in a coaching environment
-injury management
-role of education for players, coaches & parents
-players talking responsibility for their wellbeing/wellness
-coaching considerations for match days & training