Overview

There remains a lack of representation from the South Asian community across all levels of football, despite it being one of the largest ethnic minority groups to be living in the UK. In this first of its kind book, trailblazing coach Manisha Tailor profiles 42 pioneering individuals working in all parts of the game – from male and female players to coaches, referees, board members, administrators, sports scientists and medical staff – and representing different cultures and faiths within the British Asian community. Based on interviews, these powerful stories not only illustrate the challenges faced by these role models, but lessons that they can offer young readers. Young people need to see people like them in order to believe that dreams are possible: the role models in this inspirational book will show South Asian children and teens that their football dreams can come true.

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9781913109998

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'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)

'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)

Author Information

MANISHA TAILOR is a renowned award-winning UEFA A-licensed football coach and author of Dream Like Me: South Asian Football Trailblazers. She has a background in primary education and trained as a head-teacher before embarking on a career in football. Through her community outreach work she uses education and football as a vehicle to positively influence change within the game. Manisha’s work has had global impact having delivered keynote addresses at international conferences in several countries across Asia and Canada. Tailor holds advisory roles with the Football Association, the League Coaches Association and Sporting Equals. She received an MBE in 2017 for services to football and diversity in sport.

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