Vicky Fisher’s opportunities for playing football when she was at school were limited as a female. But it didn’t stop her from pursuing her goals - and having someone who believed in her made all the difference. In this episode, we chat with Vicky and learn about her role in helping to develop female coaches as an FA Coach Development Officer. Vicky shares with us the touching story of how she got into coaching and her first experiences as a coach. We uncover the challenges that Vicky has faced along the way and get some top advice for young girls starting their coaching journey. We also cover - What are the traits of a good role model? What’s the difference between PE teaching and sports coaching? How did Vicky end up coaching in Dubai, and how does coaching in Dubaidiffer from in the UK? What are the benefits of coaching a team while also supporting othercoaches? How to motivate yourself for a coaching session when you’ve had a bad day. The benefits players experience outside of football. Top tips for ensuring your players are having fun.  Vicky’s journey is an inspiration and our chat is packed with actionable advice for aspiring coaches. ……………….. Do you have any coaching questions you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you’re facing a coaching challenge that you’d like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum and post them in there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We’d love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via [email protected]. Relevant resources: England Football Learning website England Football Community England Football Learning YouTube channel England Football Learning Twitter