Players Course
This course is designed to help football players understand neurodiversity and its impact on mental health within the sport. This includes players who are neurodivergent and players who want to learn and understand neurodiversity better to make them able to support their colleagues more.
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Players will learn about neurodiverse conditions such as ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia, and how these can influence performance, communication, and teamwork. The course also emphasises the importance of mental health, providing players with tools to manage stress, build resilience, and support their peers.
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By building an inclusive mindset, players will be equipped to create a supportive team environment that values the strengths and unique perspectives of all teammates, ensuring that everyone can thrive on and off the pitch
Who should take the course?
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This course is designed for football players at all levels who want to understand the impact of neurodiversity and mental health on the game.
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It’s ideal for team leaders (managers, coaches and captains), players with neurodivergent conditions, and those looking to help create an inclusive and supportive team environment.
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Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting, this course will help you and your teammates thrive on and off the pitch.
Modules
You will explore all forms of neurodiversity and many of the mental health conditions within each module. After the introduction you will learn about communication, struggles, and strengths related to these brain differences before finding out what you can do to help yourself and others (coping strategies).
Quizzes
Short quizzes to test your newly learned knowledge within each module subcategory.
Resources
You will watch videos for each subcategory within each module to enhance your learning experience.
Why Take This Course?
Youth and Professional Football Players: To better understand their mental health and the experiences of neurodiverse teammates.
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Team Captains and Leaders: To learn how to support neurodivergent colleagues and those with mental health conditions.
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Aspiring Football Players: To build resilience and mental health awareness early in their careers.
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Players with Neurodiverse Conditions: To gain insights into how their unique strengths can be leveraged in football and to access tailored mental health strategies.
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Players Interested in Advocacy: To become champions for mental health and neurodiversity within their teams and the broader football community.
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