Why Soccer Can Solve Our Society's Toughest Problems

Using sport for good might sound hollow and cliche. But for Dan Dodge, our guest on Episode 54 of the Because Football Podcast, it’s his mission. As Founder of Sports 4 Change, he collaborates with a wide variety of funders to utilize sports, and football / soccer in particular, to inspire people to live healthier, happier, more successful lives. An expert in project planning and implementation, partnership building, and quality assurance, Dan offers vast and diverse experience to the communities that Sports 4 Change supports in the London, Kent, and Norwich areas.Although most of Sports 4 Change’s projects are based in the UK, but have also included coach development and education projects in the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. Whether it’s employing football as a means to teach school students mathematics and science, or leveraging the FIFA video game as an entry point to making kids to more active and physically healthy, Dan brings his creativity, project development skills, and background as a coach educator to the table.Throughout his career, Dan steadily rose from retail and customer service roles to community program development, international project management, and coach education for organizations such as Charlton Athletic, Tottenham Hotspurs, and the English FA.This episode is full of insights into how influential soccer can be in making a positive impact for those who need it most. We hope it encourages our listeners to get involved in the game in their local community by following Dan’s example!Connect with Dan Dodge:InstagramLinkedIndan_dodge [at] hotmail.co.ukFollow Because Football:YouTubeInstagramLinkedIn