S03 Ep11: Celia Quansah

Introducing our colleague Celia Quansah. Not a footballer but a rugby player, a former Heptathlete and an Olympian. We are so proud to present her and her story.

With England's women having won this year's Euros and the Red Roses about to commence their rugby World Cup campaign Celia's story gives a perfect insight into the challenges female athletes face. In lifeskills sessions with young female players she discusses social media, injury, race, sexuality, identity and transition from playing - and these are all themes she touches on with Matt and her longtime friend Leigh Nicol.

CORRECTION - during the pod Matt talks about an incident in which tennis player Martina Hingis was stabbed by a stalker - it was in fact Monica Seles who was the victim.

This series we are partnering with University Campus of Football Business this episode was recorded at their studio next to Wembley Stadium.

For more information on UCFB visit their website here - https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/

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