In Episode 5 of the 'Coach Education is Broken' series,' I explore the importance of addressing systemic barriers in the sports workforce that mean that the worksforce continues to lack diversity.

This episode delves into real-world examples of how local community engagement can drive participation, social impact, and talent development but how this can only happen by utilising the qualities, skills and attributes of coaches from within that local community.

Through a compelling story of a martial arts club in a deprived area, I showcase the importance of localised, bottom-up approaches to coaching and education and the impact it can have on the lives of young people. 

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:23 Understanding Workforce Diversity
01:55 The Importance of Local Community Coaches
05:19 Challenges Faced by Unqualified Coaches
11:27 Decentralising Education for Greater Impact
14:44 Call to Action and Conclusion