• We want everyone to feel included. Club culture matters. We want players who might feel “different” never to feel excluded or misunderstood.
• Better understanding = better outcomes. When coaches and helpers understand how different brains work, we can adapt so that all can thrive.
• Reducing barriers. Some neurodivergent individuals may face sensory overload, difficulty following instructions, or anxiety. Small adjustments (in communication, environment, routine) can make a big difference.

What we’ll be doing differently
Having completed this training, our Welfare Officer will now help us embed practices such as:

• • Training other staff, volunteers, and coaches in neurodiversity awareness.
  • Supporting coaches with how to adapt training drills and sessions with an eye on sensory issues, pace and clarity of instructions.
  • Building feedback loops so that players who are neurodivergent can tell us what’s working and what isn’t.

Our promise going forward
We don’t expect perfection overnight. But we promise to keep learning, adapting, and listening. This training is a milestone, not the end goal.

If you are a parent, player, coach, or volunteer and you have ideas, concerns, or feedback about how we can be more inclusive, please reach out. We’re all on this journey together.

If you want to know more about neurodiversity, the training, or how we’re changing things, drop Sharon a message at welfare@rugbyboroughgirlsfc.co.uk