Football Association, EDI Community of Practice

Your Game Your Way

Sports EN ↓ 5 episodes

Welcome to Your Game – Your Way, the podcast from The FA’s EDI Community of Practice Ambassadors. We spotlight the voices and stories of underrepresented communities across football. Join us as we dive into monthly conversations in a different aspect of EDI with grassroots champions and industry leaders on disability football, anti-discrimination, talent ID, and more. Whether you’re a coach, player, or fan, tune in for the insights and actions needed to make the beautiful game truly inclusive for everyone.

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Football Association, EDI Community of Practice

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2.05 Your Game Your Way - World Cup 2026 25.06.2026 1:06:06

First Published: 25/06/26 Hosts: Alan Lau & Kiki Christofi Special Guests: Nilesh Chauhan, David Morgan, Sophie Cook, Giancarlo Gaglione & Steve Atkins. # Celebrating The World Cup's Power to Connect and Include: Insights from the Football Community Discover how football fosters unity, diversity, and inclusion across different levels—from grassroots initiatives to international tournam...

2.02 Your Game Your Way - Reporting Discrimination 08.05.2026 1:10:18

Recorded: 25 Feb 26 Hosts: Alan Lau & Kiki Christofi Special Guests: Sam Okafor & Alex Francis Discrimination in football isn’t just a cultural issue—it’s a societal mirror. But what if we told you the game is more than just a reflection? It’s a battleground for change. In this eye-opening episode, we uncover the complex web of discrimination—covering direct, systemic, intersectional, and...

2.03 Your Game Your Way - International Womens Day 08.05.2026 1:15:47

Recorded: 25 March 26 Hosts: Alan Lau & Kiki Christofi Special Guests: Sharon Muxworthy & Priyanka Jasraj Explore the transformative power of community-driven inclusion in this episode. We delve into the often-overlooked aspects of diversity—mindsets, biases, and community-building—with insights from leaders driving change through storytelling and data-backed strategies. Join us as we unco...

2.04 Your Game Your Way - Autism in Football 06.05.2026 1:22:22

Recorded: 29 April 26 Host: Alan Lau Special Guests: Leanne Jensen & Harry Scarfe Most grassroots football clubs are missing a simple but crucial step: understanding autism. Highlighting and celebrating experts like Harry Scarfe and Leanne Jensen, it becomes clear that inclusive sports spaces are within reach — but only if we recognize the unique needs of autistic players, referees, and suppor...

Trailer: Your Game Your Way Podcast 05.05.2026 1:05

An introduction to what Your Game Your Way is. Hosted by The FA’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Community of Practice (CoP) , this series brings together the voices of change-makers from every corner of the pitch. From tackling discrimination and enhancing disability football to celebrating cultural heritage and reforming talent identification, we dive deep into the real stories and pra...