223 - Kelly Simmons OBE, H: Sports Series, The FA - Pioneering Women Transformed the Beautiful Game of Football
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Episode Title: đŹđ§Pioneering Women Transformed the Beautiful Game of FootballđŹđ§
Today on Heads Talk, we are honoured to feature a remarkable and highly respected guest for the #HTSportsSeries. Through my research, I have been impressed by her achievements, especially during a time when women's football was not as popular or welcomed as it is today. She played a pivotal role in elevating the game to its current stature, truly a visionary and deservedly recognised for her 32-year contribution to the game.Â
Kelly Simmons OBE, who recently took up the role of FA Director of Womenâs Professional Game, has been pivotal in transforming professional womenâs football in England. She masterminded the first FA Womenâs Professional Game Strategy, which has driven the growth of the Barclays Womenâs Super League and Barclays Womenâs Championship, culminating in record-breaking sponsorship and media rights deals for womenâs football.
Previously, as The FA Director of Development, she oversaw the implementation of a ÂŁ200 million, four-year investment programme into childrenâs and grassroots football. Before that, Kelly developed the FA Womenâs Talent Development Programme, establishing the England Youth Teams & female centres of excellence.
One of the compelling topics we discussed is the attendance of men at women's football games. I invite contributions in the comments on this question: As a man, have you attended a women's football game? What positive aspects did you notice that might not be as evident in men's games? This is a genuine inquiry.
Topics Covered:
â˝ď¸Kelly's Pioneering Career in the Beautiful Game
â˝ď¸Achievements in FA and Women's Football League
â˝ď¸Women's Football at the Turn of the 20th Century
â˝ď¸Smart Sponsorship, Branding, Investment and Funding
â˝ď¸Broadcasting, Media Outlets and Catering to the Diverse Audiences
â˝ď¸Impact of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 England Win
â˝ď¸Men's Game to Give Reparation Money to the Women's Game?
â˝ď¸WSL Shift after 2018
â˝ď¸Work with FIFA
So downloadâłgrab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Mojitea Tea âď¸& have a listenđ
â˝ď¸The FA
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