Who's Got The Balls?

This episode of Who’s Got The Balls? is all about mental health.
Both Ali and Steph talk about their mental health difficulties, their experiences of supporting players with their mental health, and what more they think needs to be done to equip coaches to do so effectively, while also taking care of themselves.
Plus, Ali shares why she's taking a break from coaching and Steph talks about her experience of Pure O.
Please note: This episode makes numerous references to mental health difficulties and
abuses of power in the game.

Resources
Mental health resources - Mind
Mental health support for coaches and physical activity providers - Mind
Learn more about Pure O

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Instagram: @whosgottheballspodcast
Who's Got The Balls? is Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode produced by Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode edited by Steph Fairbairn.
Artwork by Kushiaania.
This podcast is a Green Star Media production.

This episode of Who’s Got The Balls? is all about male allyship.
Ali and Steph discuss the challenges women who coach face due to their gender, the ways male coaches can show their support, and offer some examples of both good - and not so good - male allyship.

Plus, Steph makes some very niche cultural references, Ali struggles to wink successfully, and they debate whether recording a second season in Ali's shed would be viable.

Get in touch: [email protected]
www.whosgottheballs.com
Instagram: @whosgottheballspodcast
Who's Got The Balls? is Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode produced by Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode edited by Steph Fairbairn.
Artwork by Kushiaania.
This podcast is a Green Star Media production.

This episode of Who’s Got The Balls? is all about coaching behaviours.

Ali and Steph discuss their non-negotiables, behaviours they can't stand, and how our behaviours can help to create safe spaces for our players.
Plus, Steph shares one of the original (awful) name options for the pod, Ali talks about her use of the Q&A technique, and both reflect honestly on how coaching behaviours can differ between male and female coaches.

Get in touch: [email protected]
www.whosgottheballs.com
Instagram: @whosgottheballspodcast
Who's Got The Balls? is Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode produced by Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode edited by Steph Fairbairn.
Artwork by Kushiaania.
This podcast is a Green Star Media production.

In this episode of Who’s Got The Balls? Ali and Steph discuss the all-important topic of planning.

They talk about how vital planning is, how they go about it, stuff we don’t always plan but we should, and potential planning pitfalls.

Plus, Steph discusses some issues with her fridge, Ali’s memory fails her, and they both share a game-changing high five technique.

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Get in touch: [email protected]
www.whosgottheballs.com
Instagram: @whosgottheballspodcast
Who's Got The Balls? is Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode produced by Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode edited by Steph Fairbairn.
Artwork by Kushiaania.
This podcast is a Green Star Media production.

In this bonus episode of Who’s Got The Balls? Ali and Steph reflect on the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

They discuss the performance of their home nation (England) in the final, identify lessons coaches can take from the tournament, and get into some of the off-pitch issues surrounding Spain's win.
Plus, both share what their initial (shameful) predictions for the Lionesses were, Ali fan girls over Mary Earps, and Steph tells the story of her trusty bucket hat.

Get in touch: [email protected]
www.whosgottheballs.com
Instagram: @whosgottheballspodcast
Who's Got The Balls? is Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode produced by Ali Speechly and Steph Fairbairn.
Episode edited by Steph Fairbairn.
Artwork by Kushiaania.
This podcast is a Green Star Media production.