# #178 - Inspiring Change w/ Wales Manager; Rhian Wilkinson

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Podcast: [The Lowdown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lowdown-1381121)
Published: 2025-09-26T15:00:31+00:00
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## Resource

From playing over 180 times for Canada during a golden era of women’s football to becoming a NWSL championship-winning coach, Rhian Wilkinson has had quite the journey from the backline to the touchline. In this episode, she reflects on her journey from player to coach, how her experiences on the pitch shaped her philosophy, the importance of building trust in new environments, and what the future holds for the women’s game. Listen to find out more including; - What it meant to represent Canada on the global stage over 180 times. - How her years as a defender shaped her coaching philosophy? - The evolution of her coaching approach across youth, club, and international football. - How the Wales national team role came about and the challenges of international management. - Balancing empathy with high-performance demands in elite sport. - Breaking down barriers and what excites her most about the next decade of women’s football? 00:00 - 04:10 - Playing 04:11 - 10:28 - Coaching 10:29 - 15:46- Management 15:47 - 23:04 - Wales 23:05 - 30:59 - Women's football 31:00 - 32:01 - Advice Get in touch; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorwalsh1995/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cwalsh95?lang=en YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowdownPod Email: cwalsh95@outlook.ie

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