Parents in Sport Podcast

'A conversation with Phoebe Schecter' - Supporting parents to inspire their daughters to a life in sport

Gordon Maclelland

In this episode former NFL coach, Captain of GB Women's team and Sky Sports and Talk Sport Broadcaster Phoebe Schecter joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss her varied life in sport, being a strong role model and how parents can support and inspire their daughters on their sporting journey.

During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:

  • Phoebe's experience of coaching in the NFL
  • The importance of trust and humility in any organisation
  • Taking opportunities when doors are opened for you
  • Body image and the importance of young girls having access to the correct equipment and clothing
  • The increasing challenges of technology for young females today
  • Coaches understanding the importance of meeting the needs of female players and creating the right environments for them
  • Supporting our daughters to develop key building blocks including resilience and effective conversation skills
  • The value of role models and allowing our children to dream

Phoebe Schecter is a former NFL coach, Britain's first female coach in the sport, captain of the GB women's team, a flag football ambassador and now a broadcaster with Sky Sports and talkSPORT.