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Ep 23. Kelly Simmons MBE on the responsibilities and opportunities of leadership in sport
In episode 23 we talk with Director of Participation and Development at the FA, Kelly Simmons MBE. We discuss the scope of her role, what's changed over the 20 years she's been working in football and how the injustices of not being able to play as a young girl is still a driver today.
"This generation deserves better opportunities than I had."
Kelly is a member of The FA's management team and oversees the National Game including children's, grassroots and semi-professional football. She is currently leading the development and implementation of The FA National Game Strategy, which will invest £200m into grassroots football over a four-year period.
A member of the UEFA Grassroots Panel and the FIFA Women's Committee, Kelly's hard work and determination was recognised in 2002 when she received an MBE for her services to football. A figurehead for women's football, she is responsible for the implementation of The FA's 'Game Changer' which outlines plans for women's football, including the development of the new semi-professional FA Women's Super League.
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By Tammy Parlour: Performance psychology podcasterIn episode 23 we talk with Director of Participation and Development at the FA, Kelly Simmons MBE. We discuss the scope of her role, what's changed over the 20 years she's been working in football and how the injustices of not being able to play as a young girl is still a driver today.
"This generation deserves better opportunities than I had."
Kelly is a member of The FA's management team and oversees the National Game including children's, grassroots and semi-professional football. She is currently leading the development and implementation of The FA National Game Strategy, which will invest £200m into grassroots football over a four-year period.
A member of the UEFA Grassroots Panel and the FIFA Women's Committee, Kelly's hard work and determination was recognised in 2002 when she received an MBE for her services to football. A figurehead for women's football, she is responsible for the implementation of The FA's 'Game Changer' which outlines plans for women's football, including the development of the new semi-professional FA Women's Super League.