England stars back video encouraging children in Sheffield to open up about mental health
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But the two lengthy lockdowns continue to have an impact on youngsters who missed out for months on the vital exercise and social contact with their friends, which is a big part of the sport.
That’s why junior football coaches in and around Sheffield have put together a video – with the help of a couple of England stars – encouraging young people to talk about their mental help and not keep their feelings bottled up.
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Hide AdDean Pattison, who is a coach at Bramley Sunnyside JFC in Rotherham, which is part of the Sheffield and District Junior Football League, is among those involved.