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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
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Inspiring football coach visits Worcester school to empower girls
Jodie Williams, currently head coach of The New Saints Football Club Women in the Welsh Premier League, visited Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell in Worcester (Image: supplied) A PROFESSIONAL football coach has paid an inspiring visit to a Worcester primary school. Jodie Williams, currently head coach of The New Saints Football Club Women in the Welsh Premier League, visited Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell in Worcester on Wednesday, June 18. Advertisement She delivered an assembly and led practical football sessions, sharing her journey from community coaching to working with The Football Association (FA), county FAs, and elite academies such as Fulham FC and Everton FC. Ms Williams said: "It's vital for female role models to be visible so that all girls can aspire to enjoy successful careers in the many and varied aspects of all sports. "I've been incredibly lucky to work in lots of areas of football, and it's a genuine privilege to share that with the next generation. "The staff at Perdiswell show a real passion for supporting its pupils, and it was fantastic to see so many girls eager to get involved." Advertisement The assembly was followed by practical football sessions for girls from each year group, giving them the opportunity to develop skills and enjoy the sport in a supportive environment. Her visit was arranged through a personal connection with school staff and local football volunteers, coordinated by Mr Grange, the school's Year 6 teacher and PE coordinator. Headteacher Mr Norman said: "At Perdiswell, we are committed to creating opportunities for all our pupils and, in the case of football, to show our girls what's possible. "Grassroots football plays a vital role in developing confidence, teamwork, commitment and ambition, and we are thrilled to have hosted someone as experienced and inspirational as Jodie." The visit received glowing feedback from pupils and staff.
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Williams succeeds Duffy as TNS head coach
The New Saints have appointed Jodie Williams as the club's new Women's head coach following the departure of Shauna joins from Women's Super League side Everton, where she was Under-16s head coach and Under-21s assistant at the club's Pro Game Academy."I have only ever heard good things about The New Saints, so I look forward to starting the new season with the staff and players," Williams said."The launch of our new Girls' Academi programme, supporting the growing pathway for players at the club, means there's lots of hard work ahead, but these are really exciting times to look forward to."Duffy left at the end of the 2024-25 season to join the English Football Association having guided Saints to the Genero Adran Trophy.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Williams succeeds Duffy as TNS head coach
The New Saints have appointed Jodie Williams as the club's new Women's head coach following the departure of Shauna Duffy. Williams joins from Women's Super League side Everton, where she was Under-16s head coach and Under-21s assistant at the club's Pro Game Academy. "I have only ever heard good things about The New Saints, so I look forward to starting the new season with the staff and players," Williams said. "The launch of our new Girls' Academi programme, supporting the growing pathway for players at the club, means there's lots of hard work ahead, but these are really exciting times to look forward to." Duffy left at the end of the 2024-25 season to join the English Football Association having guided Saints to the Genero Adran Trophy.
