Description
Interviews - BBC Asian Network; Desi Blis.SKY TV Panel discussion with Julia Gillard, former Australian Prime Minister.
About the Author
Manisha Tailor, MBE, is the Assistant Head of Coaching (U9- U16) QPR Football Club, and the only person of South Asian heritage to be working as a coach in the English professional game. Manisha has a background in primary education and trained as a headteacher before embarking on a career in football. She is the founder of Swaggerlicious, an organisation that uses football and education to engage with Black, Asian, Minority groups and women, works with Show Racism the Red Card delivering anti-racism workshops, and holds an advisory role as vice-chair (coaching) on the British Asians in Sport and Physical Activity board. In 2017 she received an MBE for services to football and diversity in sport.
Reviews
'Manisha Tailor's trailblazing exploits and resilience can inspire others to pursue their ambitions within the game and help to continue the progress of underrepresented communities' (Chris Ramsey, Technical Director, Queens Park Rangers)'Delighted with this wonderful book which is full of many other people of South Asian descent whose stories also deserve to be heard' (Steve Goodsell, Show Racism the Red Card),'A fantastic resource for any classroom! Complelling lesons promoting meental health and resilience in young people through the diverse world of football' (Florence Bauhofer) 'Interesting and appealing to all ages and ethnicities' (The Reading Pioneers, Northampton International Academy) 'This book will inspire the next generation of South Asian girls and boys to participate in football' (Rachel Pavlou, FA Women's Development Manager- Diversity & Inclusion)
Book Information
ISBN 9781913109998
Author Manisha Tailor
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint HopeRoad
Publisher HopeRoad Publishing Ltd