We Are The One - The Lincolnshire FA Podcast

Episode 11: Gemma Bell

For Episode 11 of Lincolnshire FA's We Are The One Podcast, we've been joined by a newly-announced 2024 Grassroots Football Award winner - Junior Director at Lincoln United, Gemma Bell.
Hosted by Zack Leader, we talk about what motivates her to give up so much time to football, the challenges she faces, and the impact that football has on her local community. 

Episode 10: Tom Wilkinson & Ethan Freeston

For Episode 10 of Lincolnshire FA's We Are The One Podcast, we've been joined by the Chair of the Lincolnshire FA Youth Council, Tom Wilkinson, and Vice-Chair, Ethan Freeston.
Hosted by Zack Leader and Ben Pearce, we talk about the role of the Youth Council, the importance of youth voice in football, and the challenges facing young people today.

Episode 9: Michael Brader

Something a little bit different for Episode 9 of Lincolnshire FA's We Are The One Podcast. We've been joined by our outgoing Referee Development Manager, Michael Brader.
Hosted by Zack Leader, we talk to Michael about his Refereeing journey, his 13 years at Lincolnshire FA, and how the Refereeing landscape has changed during that time.

Episode 8: John Anderson & Matt Drury

For Episode 8 of Lincolnshire FA's We Are The One Podcast, we've been joined by two Club Secretaries, Matt Drury from Hykeham Tigers JFC, and John Anderson from Friendship FC.
Hosted by Zack Leader, we talk to both about their role as a Club Secretary and how their work differs from Junior Football to Open Age Football. We also discuss how the game has changed, creating a positive club culture, and why they do what they do.

Episode 7: Jason Land

For Episode 7 of Lincolnshire FA's We Are The One Podcast, we've been joined by Head Coach of Grimsby Town Ability Counts FC and Lincolnshire FA's Disability Football Ambassador, Jason Land.
Hosted by Zack Leader, we talk to Jason about his footballing journey and how he's overcome being visually impaired, playing for England's first Pan-Disability side, how the Disability pathway has changed, and how to adapt coaching methods to suit a variety of needs and disabilities. 

Episode 6: Mental Health Week Special

For Episode 6 of Lincolnshire FA's We Are The One Podcast, we're hosting an hour long Mental Health Awareness Week special.
Guest-Hosted by Jordan Mason and Ben Pearce, we talk to three industry experts about the current landscape - both in society and in football - around mental health, how we can support and encourage conversations about our mental wellbeing, and top tips for those in grassroots football to support those struggling.

Episode 5: Karen Lloyd

For Episode 5 of Lincolnshire FA's We Are The One Podcast, we've been joined by Club Welfare Officer at Crosby United. Karen Lloyd.
Hosted by Zack Leader and Ben Pearce, we talk to Karen about her 20+years in grassroots football, the importance of safeguarding, and the challenges she faces in her role. She also raises an important conversation around Mental Health in football.

Episode 4: Sean Clixby

For Episode 4 of Lincolnshire FA's We Are The One Podcast, we've been joined by Groundsman and Club Development Officer at Broughton Ravers JFC, Sean Clixby.
Hosted by Zack Leader, we talk to Sean about his story, the development of his club's Grass Pitch maintenance, the funding they accessed and the difference it's made, along with the challenges the club faces.

Episode 3: Carole Simpson

For Episode 3 of Lincolnshire FA's We Are The One Podcast, we've been joined by Head of Girls Football at Greenbank JFC, Committee Member of the QuickLine Lincolnshire Women & Girls' League and Equal Game Ambassador, Carole Simpson. Hosted by Zack Leader and Kirsty Dixon, we talk to Carole about her inspiration, her personal growth over the last 12 months, the future of Women & Girls football in Lincolnshire, and the challenges that come with running a grassroots football league. 

Episode 2: Daniel Innes

For Episode 2 of Lincolnshire FA's We Are The One Podcast, we've been joined by Level 6 Lincolnshire Referee, Daniel Innes. 
Hosted by Zack Leader, we talk about Danny's story, how he got into Refereeing, why he believes he's arguably one of Lincolnshire's most popular Match Officials, and the challenges he faces. We also touch on his Grassroots Football Award, and being appointed to a 2023 County Cup Final.