Why Are Girls Still Quitting Sports? | Not Just Football EP 19

Welcome back to Not Just Football, brought to you by Sky Bet!Why are girls still quitting sports at alarming rates? This week, Christine Lampard, Hayley McQueen, and Kelly Cates dive into the shocking stats that reveal nearly HALF of adolescent girls drop out of sport—and what’s really behind it. From confidence issues to lack of role models, the panel explores why so many young women walk away from the game and what needs to change.Kelly shares a parenting trick borrowed from Michelle Obama that could be the key to keeping girls engaged in sport, while Hayley and Christine reflect on their own experiences growing up.Elsewhere, the debate over Old Trafford’s future heats up—should Manchester United’s legendary stadium be knocked down and rebuilt? Hayley, a lifelong fan, gives her surprising take. Plus, from football fashion to unexpected celebrity encounters (yes, Will Ferrell at a match), this episode has it all.If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Not Just Football sees Christine Lampard, Kelly Cates and Hayley McQueen discuss topics that affect women across football and beyond!Christine, Kelly and Hayley share a unique bond through their family connections to the game, as well as their roles as TV presenters. They each bring their own insights and stories to the show - and offer fresh viewpoints on the hottest topics of the moment, from motherhood and lifestyle to fashion and entertainment – all woven together by the unifying theme of football. No topic is off-limits! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.