In this episode former NFL coach, Captain of GB Women’s team and Sky Sports and Talk Sport Broadcaster Phoebe Schecter joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss her varied life in sport, being a strong role model and how parents can support and inspire their daughters on their sporting journey.
During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:
- Phoebe’s experience of coaching in the NFL
- The importance of trust and humility in any organisation
- Taking opportunities when doors are opened for you
- Body image and the importance of young girls having access to the correct equipment and clothing
- The increasing challenges of technology for young females today
- Coaches understanding the importance of meeting the needs of female players and creating the right environments for them
- Supporting our daughters to develop key building blocks including resilience and effective conversation skills
- The value of role models and allowing our children to dream
Phoebe Schecter is a former NFL coach, Britain’s first female coach in the sport, captain of the GB women’s team, a flag football ambassador and now a broadcaster with Sky Sports and talkSPORT.
Additional Reading
How can you keep your daughter involved and enjoying her sport?
‘Tonight, Matthew, I am going to be Chloe Kelly’ – the power of our children watching sport
