Ruby May Hawksworth is vice captain for Dunstable FC Women and a UEFA C qualified coach.

Ruby talks to Nicola Richardson about supporting her teammates, dealing with difficult results and coaching girls. They discuss how the way players treat each other affects confidence, wellbeing and whether they feel part of the team.

They also talk about support for women’s football, from attending matches to business sponsorship.

Follow Ruby on Instagram: @rubes_10h

For team and sponsorship enquiries, contact @dunstablefcwomen.

AJ Hebborne has played in goal since she was six. Now the Dunstable FC Women goalkeeper is recovering from an ACL injury and working towards a return to the pitch.

AJ talks to Nicola Richardson about being unable to play, staying involved with her teammates and why support matters during recovery. They also discuss sponsorship and how local businesses can help the team.

For team and sponsorship enquiries, contact Dunstable FC Women on Instagram: @dunstablefcwomen.

Why Women’s Recreational Football Matters with Maria Goncalves.

In this episode of Team Spirit, Nicola Richardson talks with Maria Goncalves, coach of Dunstable FC Women’s Recreational Team.

It’s a relaxed conversation about the benefits of women’s recreational football, including physical health, confidence, friendship, wellbeing and feeling part of something. Maria also talks about how the team brings together women of different ages and levels of experience, and why opportunities like this need far more visibility.