William Rogers

I am a grassroots sports coach (I have been coaching on and off for 20 years) and currently coach an U15 girls team in the Capital Girls’ League. Over one third of the girls in the squad have a ND diagnosis including my daughter who is both autistic and has a diagnosis of ADHD. 

My lived experience and extensive reading around the subject has led me to conclude that collectively we need to create a kinder environment for ALL children and youth to participate in sport and it is my privilege to speak with other coaches and professionals to share ideas and implement change. 

I have never written a book and I haven’t published any articles but I am passionate about creating inclusive environments so that ALL children and youth, including ND children and youth, can play in safe and inclusive clubs that celebrate the rich diversity inherent in our communities; or to put it another way, to do the right thing by all of our young people all of the time!