Episode 38: Season 3...In Conversation with...Emma Dughan Women's Performance Analysis Pathway Lead at The Football Association (The FA)

Emma is so much more than her Job Role. This is a special one for me as she is such a huge part of my own story and I am adamant she is responsible for some of my life's best work. Her experience and expertise in the world of performance analysis are only eclipsed by her authenticity and commitment to her core values. In this episode Emma walks us through her career, her start, the changing times of being a female in a male dominated industry. Her love never shines brighter than when she talks about her babies, her family and her love of both England and Blackburn Rovers!! This episode has everything from advice to maintaining a work life balance, when is the right time to take stock in your career, how to sustain a decade at the highest level of performance in a national team MDT, learning Spanish from now premier Leauge superstar Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya,, that feeling when you pull on your first kit! It's all here. This episode is full of guidance designed to offer strength and support to you for your own journey; but more than anything its a lesson in engaging with your why, being true to yourself and the amazing things that can happen when you put players first.