Title: Wellbeing in Football with Jenny Coe: Performance Through Wellbeing Episode summary: Host Carolyn Kent speaks with performance psychologist Jenny Coe (West Ham United, UK Sport, former Performance Wellbeing Lead at The FA; now Senior Lead for Workforce Development) about the foundations of wellbeing in women’s and girls’ football. Jenny explains why feeling safe, supported and valued as a whole person underpins performance, and how clubs can embed wellbeing into the rhythm of the season rather than treat it as a tick-box exercise. What you’ll learn: How identity, purpose and psychological safety shape on‑pitch performance The real-world challenges facing female players: financial insecurity, injury, transitions, social media The coach’s role in setting tone and culture (and how a single comment can undo weeks of progress) Practical examples: staff collaboration, curiosity over contempt, player‑led check‑ins Tech overload vs. informed choice: using data without letting it define wellbeing “Design for everyone” from day one—so players can thrive without bolt‑ons Connect with Jenny: Impact the Game | LinkedIn About WFH: Women’s Football Hub is a not‑for‑profit amplifying evidence-based practice in women’s football across sports medicine, S&C, psychology, nutrition and more. Hashtags: #womensfootball #sportspsychology #wellbeing #femaleathlete #playercare #coaching #psychologicalsafety #performance #womeninsport

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