Why ‘Difficult Behaviour’ Might Actually Be Unmet Neurodivergent Needs

You’re seeing it more and more. Players who “won’t listen.” Kids who “act out.”

Behaviour that disrupts sessions.

Coaches are frustrated. Parents/carers/guardians are defensive.

Everyone’s stuck.

Here’s what’s actually happening.

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The only ongoing support system that gives coaches, welfare officers, players and parents/carers the tools, training, and peer network to confidently support neurodivergent players and mental health in grassroots football. Because one-off, tick box, solitary e-learning doesn't cut it. Because Facebook groups aren't safe. Because your coaches, welfare officers, players and parents/carers deserve actual, expert support.

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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.

About your host

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.