We know that puberty can be a difficult period to navigate in many ways, physically, mentally and socially.
Symptoms can influence confidence, energy, recovery, performance and enjoyment of activity, and for many girls, can be the reason between staying in or leaving sport.
We also know that for many girls, support from the men and boys in their lives can be vital at this time. Whether they be fathers, partners, brothers, coaches or team mates, how they support them through these changes can make all the difference.
This webinar aims to:
- Help you to better understand the physical, mental and emotional changes girls may experience through puberty, and how these may present in those you support.
- In a judgement free environment, discuss some of the mistakes or challenges our panel has faced in their multi-faceted roles spanning fatherhood, leadership and medicine.
- Share practical ways they have adapted to better support girls to feel understood, welcome, valued and able to stay involved in a way that works for them.
Meet the Panel:
The webinar is be chaired by Mike Hawkes, the Diversity and Belonging Business Partner at England Netball.
He will be joined by the following fantastic panel who bring both expert insight and lived experience to this conversation:
Professor Channa Jayasena
Professor Jayasena is an internationally recognised specialist in the field of reproductive endocrinology. He currently leads a research team at Imperial College London, and works as Consultant in Reproductive Endocrinology and is Head of Andrology at St. Mary’s & Hammersmith Hospitals, London.
Ryan Allan
Ryan is the current CEO of Cricket East and President and Founder of England Men’s and Mixed Netball Association (EMMNA). Having represented England Thorns as a player he continues to give a massive amount to the game.
Gary Burgess
Gary is one of the sport’s most recognisable and well-respected umpires, Gary continues to lead England Netball’s Officiating team alongside his responsibilities with World Netball, including his recent appointment to their Rules Advisory Panel.
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