Michael Woods (He/Him)
February 3, 2023
Sport is for Every Body Season 1
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Episode
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Kicking Goals for inclusion in Welsh Football with Jason Webber

This is episode 01 and today I talk with Jason Webber about how he is kicking goals for inclusion in Welsh Football.

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In this episode

This is episode 01 and today I talk with Jason Webber about how he is kicking goals for inclusion in Welsh Football.

About our guest

Jason Webber is an expert and leader in inclusion and integrity in sport with over 10 years experience educating and advising a wide range of stakeholders. Currently, Jason is working in the Football Association of Wales as equality, diversity, inclusion and integrity manager. And he's been integral in advancing the association's programs and impacts.

Highlights

0:00 Introduction

3:14 State of inclusion in Welsh sport

7:45 PAWB Inclusion Strategy

16:30 Partnerships and networks

24:50 Tips for clubs

30:45 Promoting to new audiences

32:25 Importance of education

38:34 Quickfire questions

41:32 Jason's best inclusion tip

“…the biggest tip I think is make sure you are doing something day in, day out to really make a difference to people's lives. You know, from a practical perspective. And I think all too often we see sort of performative allies. People are easy to share something or, or tweet about something. But actually when, you know, when the cameras are off, when people are not watching you, you know, what, what are you doing to, to really be an ally to whatever community group you might be. I think that's, that's the key point.”
“I think that's so important for anyone, whether or not they're an Equality Champion or involved in football as well, particularly if, you know, they are of a majority group. It's trying to understand different areas of equality, diversity, and inclusion so that you know, whether you are in that Equality Champion lead role or, or a coach or anyone that you can really understand as much as possible.”

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