S11E10 Behind Women’s Football: Beatrice Rogers on sacrificing for the game

“ I’ve received death threats from people just for posting about women’s football, which is wild” ~Beatrice Rogers

Public support for women’s football has skyrocketed in recent years - and yet many of the female athletes still struggle to gain the recognition of their male counterparts. So just how much of the success of the pro game has trickled down to the lower tiers and grassroots leagues?

Beatrice Rogers started playing football at the age of 6. She’s now a semi-pro footballer and Under Armour athlete, playing for AFC Sudbury. She’s also a content creator, sharing her experiences on social media, in the hopes of inspiring and empowering others to join the women’s game.

From being kicked off of school teams to receiving death threats online, Beatrice has faced many challenges in her journey. That’s why she’s determined to raise awareness, so young girls don’t go through the same confusion and frustration she has experienced.

In this episode, you will learn:

• That the dominant narrative of the day doesn’t always paint the full picture
• How to deal with haters and negativity
• Why representation is the #1 goal when reaching for equality

Find out more about Beatrice here.

Your host is inkjockey founder Mark Heywood.

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