Dr Emma Ross, the Well HQ’s chief scientific officer, expressed her excitement about the FA’s initiative to mandate training for staff across the professional football game to focus on women’s health. She emphasized the importance of keeping players emotionally and physically healthy and commended the FA for taking this important step in setting a standard for other sports to follow.
The 24 FAHLs will receive additional education and support, with best practice guidelines being provided to clubs on various aspects of women’s health. Andy Hudson, the FA’s performance support manager for the women’s professional game, highlighted the urgency in enhancing understanding of women’s health and how it can support the holistic development of female footballers.
The FA and the league aim to make innovative approaches to women’s health the norm in professional football, with a strong focus on empowering female athletes to understand their bodies better and make informed decisions.
England head coach Sarina Wiegman and midfielder Keira Walsh both praised the FA’s commitment to supporting women’s athletes and emphasized the importance of continued research and support in women’s sport.
