The volatility, scrutiny, organisational challenges and role complexity that characterise football management can, at times, have negative consequences for mental health. Stress, anxiety, burnout and low mood can be common experiences across the management and coaching workforce and may also affect the families and close relationships of those in the role.
The LMA’s mental health service is a flexible and bespoke response to these realities, designed to meet the individual requirements of each member and, where appropriate, their relatives. A team of specialist psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health practitioners provide confidential,
1-to-1 support, urgent care and structured programmes aimed at moving individuals away from crisis, strengthening coping strategies, and supporting longer-term flourishing.
Guided by a mental health continuum, this service provides urgent critical care and mental health referrals, delivers programmes to help individuals move away from crisis and struggle, and offers support in specific areas including bereavement, relationship breakdown, addiction and behaviour change, and self‑awareness.
“Having had my own personal issues with wellbeing in the past ten years, the help and support I have received from the LMA in this area has been first class.”
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Mental Health Awareness
Stress
Anxiety
Burnout
Low Mood
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Negative Thoughts
Bereavement
Relationship Breakdown
Addiction
Behaviour Change
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Masterclass Sessions
Embedded in the LMA Diploma in Football Management Curriculum
Weekly, confidential 1-to-1 support with a trained psychologist, giving managers and coaches a safe place to discuss the personal and professional challenges they are experiencing. These sessions focus on strengthening coping strategies, building resilience and supporting longer-term mental wellbeing, with the flexibility to respond to each individual’s specific needs and circumstances.
Throughout the season the LMA Institute of Leadership and High Performance runs a programme of full day, face-to-face masterclasses at professional football and elite sport venues around the country.
Email UsSpecialist referrals provide members with rapid, coordinated access to consultant-level mental health and medical expertise when more intensive or specific support is required. These referrals are managed confidentially by the LMA team to ensure that managers and their families receive appropriate, high-quality care in a timely and discreet way.
Throughout the season the LMA Institute of Leadership and High Performance runs a programme of full day, face-to-face masterclasses at professional football and elite sport venues around the country.
Email UsMental Health & Resilience Guide
Health & Wellbeing Guide
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For more information on how to access support, please email Sophie Cliff.
“Without your help I am not sure I would be here. Your speed at getting to me and providing solutions saved me, there is no doubt.”
