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Female health in the grassroots with Sarah Thorne

In this episode of the Women’s Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent is joined by pelvic health specialist Sarah Thorne for a vital conversation about female health in grassroots football. From puberty and menstrual cycles to breast support, pelvic floor awareness, nutrition, and injury risk, this episode breaks down the practical tools every coach, parent, and young player needs. Sarah works extensively across grassroots clubs, helping coaches and families understand what’s normal, what’s not, and how to create supportive environments for young female athletes. Together we unpack the everyday challenges girls face fatigue, cycle-related dips, growth spurts, incontinence, confidence barriers and provide accessible, evidence‑informed strategies any club can adopt. Whether you're a volunteer coach, academy lead, parent, or player, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help young athletes thrive on and off the pitch. Topics covered: • What “grassroots” really means • Puberty and its impact on performance • Menstrual cycles, tracking, and normal vs. concerning symptoms • Sports bras, breast health, and reducing dropout • Pelvic health and why breathing patterns matter • Incontinence in youth sport and how clubs can support players • Growth, maturation, nutrition, and load management • The top 3 essentials every club must have for female health Listen, learn, and help us break the stigma around female health in football. Hashtags: #womensfootballhub #femaleathletehealth #grassrootsfootball #pelvichealth #sportsperformance #periodhealth #womensfootball #menstrualcycleawareness #youthsport #girlssoccer