“I have always loved sport”
Arsenal in the Community’s Catherine King reveals how her coaching journey in the US and the unwavering support of her mother and nan have fuelled her dreams
“Now I cheer for Arsenal”
Secondary Education Curriculum Lead Holly Fanshawe tells us about her role at Arsenal, her inspirations and why has always been driven to help make a positive change
“I wasn’t able to play”
Billie Graham, our Women & Girls’ Coordinator, discusses her role at Arsenal, inspiring the next generation and the growth of the women’s game
“The atmosphere is electric”
Coach Kerry Guthrie on her role at Arsenal, her career journey and the importance of International Women’s Month
“Women are being recognised”
Arsenal in the Community sessional worker Celia Facey – who has been with us for nearly two decades – speaks about her role at Arsenal, who has inspired her and the importance of celebrating women
“It’s not OK for bias to exist”
Sports programme teacher Holly Walker speaks about her role, her love of community work and why we must all help to break down barriers to women in sport
“Nothing should be out of reach”
Community sessional worker Abby Webster on her role at Arsenal, who has inspired her and how she coached her team to win a tournament at Tottenham
“We aim to empower”
Arsenal in the Community’s Lizzie O’Connor reveals how the young people she works with give her energy, what community means to her and why one of our Invincibles is an inspiration to her
“I love developing players”
Mya Imani on her coaching ambitions, why Serena Williams is an inspiration and how she’s seeing the impact of Arsenal Women’s growth on a local level
“The kids we teach are a joy”
Community coach Maisie Hayden, who spends much of her time here working with disability participants, speaks about her role at Arsenal, what she loves about her job and coaching abroad
“I was inspired to make a change”
Natalie Holmes talks us through her journey from neglecting her own health to running exercise classes that improve the physical and mental wellbeing of local residents
“We must foster trust and support”
As part of our celebration of International Women’s Month we know how important it is to have allies, so we spoke to Arsenal Under-18s goalkeeper Alexei Rojas on the importance of women in his life, being an ally and how men can help create a more equal society
