19/06/2026
Absolutely delighted to be partnering with North Riding County Football Association to deliver a You, Me & ADHD talk this August. 🙌🏼⚽️🎗️
Football was a huge part of my childhood, but for me it was also one of the hardest places to navigate life with undiagnosed ADHD.
I was the kid who mistimed tackles, lost concentration, missed instructions and reacted emotionally when things went wrong. Too often, those behaviours were seen as laziness, not listening or not caring.
As a punishment, I was regularly put in goal because people thought it would teach me to stay in one place. But ADHD isn’t about refusing to focus. It’s about struggling to regulate attention. Asking someone with ADHD to “just stay still” can feel like asking a race car to idle in first gear all day. The engine is still running at full speed.
What I actually needed wasn’t punishment. I needed understanding.
That’s why I’m so passionate about delivering these talks today.
You, Me & ADHD isn’t a clinical lecture. It’s an honest, engaging and relatable conversation about what ADHD really looks like through the eyes of someone who has lived it.
We’ll explore:
🧠 How ADHD affects young people in school, sport and everyday life.
⚽ Why many children are misunderstood on the football pitch and in team sports.
💬 The impact of rejection sensitive dysphoria, frustration and low self esteem.
💡 Practical strategies for parents, coaches, teachers and professionals to better support neurodivergent young people.
🌟 The strengths that can flourish when ADHD is understood, including creativity, resilience, energy and problem solving.
Around 1 in 20 people are thought to have ADHD, meaning every football club, classroom and workplace is likely to include someone who experiences the world differently.
📅 Monday 17 August
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Hamilton Panthers FC, York
A huge thank you to North Riding County FA for helping bring these important conversations into our communities. Together we can create more understanding, better support and greater opportunities for neurodivergent young people across North Yorkshire and beyond.
🎟️ Book your FREE place below:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019eb6f04e6f72e6a4a8ca10d720082d
Please like, comment, share and tag a parent, coach, teacher or someone working with young people who would benefit from attending. Every conversation helps break down stigma and build understanding. 💙
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