Bullied, Dyspraxia & Cancer — The Story Behind Coach of the Year with Jordan Stringer

Some people are born with confidence. Others have to fight for every piece of it.   In this episode of Business Mutiny, Jon Graves sits down with Jordan Stringer — football coach, speaker, mentor, and someone whose life has been shaped by adversity, resilience, and an unbelievable refusal to give up.   Jordan opens up about growing up with dyspraxia, struggling through school, and enduring years of humiliation from a teacher who publicly mocked him in front of classmates. What should have been a safe environment became something he dreaded every single day.   But this story doesn’t end there.   Instead of allowing those experiences to define him, Jordan found purpose through football. What started as a challenge to simply fit in became a pathway into coaching, leadership, and eventually winning Football Coach of the Year.   This is not just a conversation about football.   It’s about: • overcoming bullying • living with dyspraxia • mental health and resilience • dealing with cancer at a young age • finding confidence through purpose • why sport changes lives • and how one supportive teacher can completely alter someone’s future   Jordan also shares the emotional reality behind receiving a cancer diagnosis just months after achieving one of the biggest moments of his life, and how football became both an escape and a lifeline during the darkest periods.   There are moments in this episode that are genuinely difficult to hear — especially the stories from school — but there’s also an incredible message of hope running through the entire conversation.   One of the most powerful parts of this episode is Jordan’s outlook on life: Take risks. Ask for help. Be patient with yourself. Keep going.   Whether you’re a young person struggling to fit in, a parent supporting a child through challenges, or someone trying to rebuild confidence after setbacks, this episode will resonate deeply.   This is a raw, honest, emotional conversation about adversity, identity, purpose, and resilience.   ⸻   Topics in this episode: • Bullying in schools • Dyspraxia awareness • Mental health • Football coaching • Cancer recovery • Confidence and resilience • Sport and community • Overcoming adversity • Motivation and mindset • Youth development and coaching   ⸻   If this episode helped you in any way, share it with someone who needs to hear it.   Follow Business Mutiny for more real conversations with founders, coaches, leaders, and people with extraordinary stories.