Episode 6

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30th Sep 2023

Tasha Walsh - ADHD and Grassroots Football

The Vault Ambassador Tasha Walsh returns to the podcast to discuss ADHD and Grassroots Football.

Studies now suggest that 1 in 5 people are neurodiverse and it is becoming more apparent that ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions are more and more prevalent in the game, at all levels.

FMHA Founder, Danny Matharu sits down with Tasha to discuss this massive topic. Between them, they cover:

  • Understanding ADHD - Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions: What ADHD truly means and address any potential stigmas.
  • Coaching Techniques for Players with ADHD: Strategies for keeping players with ADHD engaged during practice, making instructions more digestible and channelling their energy into the game.
  • ADHD and Game Strategies - Harnessing Hyperfocus: They explore the potential for hyperfocus in players with ADHD to be utilised as a unique strength in game situations.
  • Psychological Support and Building Resilience in ADHD Players: The mental health aspect and the importance of building resilience and self-esteem in players with ADHD.
  • Creating an Inclusive Environment for Players with ADHD: Providing guidelines on how to ensure an accepting and accommodating environment for players with ADHD at both grassroots and professional levels.
  • Nutritional and Lifestyle Advice for ADHD Players: How a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition and sleep, can help manage ADHD symptoms and improve performance.
  • How those academies that embrace ADHD will attract and retain the best talent moving forward.

Tasha can be found at: https://seenandheardtherapy.co.uk/

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About the Podcast

The Football Mental Health Alliance
Mental Health Tools for Grassroots Football
The Football Mental Health Alliance podcast is dedicated to delving into the topic of mental health in the football world. Each episode features well-known experts and ex-professional athletes who share their knowledge and personal experiences with mental health. Our guests will provide advice and insights on how to support yourself or those in your care who may be experiencing mental health conditions. 

This podcast is for you if you are a fan of professional football clubs, a member of a football community, or involved in grassroots football at any level. We believe that mental health is an important topic that deserves to be addressed and understood in all aspects of the football world.

We will cover a wide range of mental health topics in each episode. Our guests will share their experiences and provide practical advice on how to deal with these challenges while also supporting those around you.

So come along with us as we investigate the relationship between mental health and football. Listen to our podcast to gain valuable insights, helpful tips, and important information that can assist you or someone you care about in managing their mental health and thriving both on and off the pitch.

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Danny Matharu

Actor. Model. Stable Genius. Public Figure. Social Influencer.


Not really... I'm simply someone who is interested in personal development and learning how people have become successful.


The road to success is often a lonely, narrow one, littered with mistakes, learnings, scars and disappointments.


This project is purely a selfish one. It gives me a reason to get myself in front of people who have walked the Narrow Road and learn from them. With this, I reckon that I find this type of person interesting, then other people will also.