Fad FC

What is FAD FC about?

At FAD FC, we understand that a lot of people will ask this question, so I hope the following information answers your questions.

FAD FC were set up in August 2012 as an internet based information website. Providing Professional Footballers, Managers, Coaches, Referees and any other person involved in Football with information on Mental Health. This information is not to diagnose a Mental Illness but to help spot the signs of it, how it can be treated and so on.

As part of FAD FC, we have provided some true stories to help you understand that you are not alone, the stories are also provided to give you an understanding of how and why Mental Health Awareness is so important within Football. Sadly, so many lives have already been lost through suicide (through our extensive research, we have found out that there have been 48 suicides of Professional Footballers in the UK, dating as far back as 1913) and this is the main aim of FAD FC, to stop any more suicides from happening. You can find out more on the Aims for the future on the FAD FC's Aims page.

Since the set up of FAD FC, a lot has been learnt about the Football players who are at risk of suffering from a Mental Illness and FAD FC have taken on board everything they have learnt through talking to Football players and the surveys we have carried out.

FAD FC are no longer just a web based information source, having just gained Charity status. This means FAD FC can keep on campaigning to make Mental Health First Aid training compulsory within the FA Level 1 Coaching Course syllabus. As Coaches are at the heart of the club, having regular contact with players, they are the most relevant person to be trained in Mental Health First Aid. However, until this has been made compulsory, FAD FC carry out lots of fund raising and rely on your donations which is used to pay for Football Coaches to take the 3 hour Mental Health First Aid Lite course. However, anyone can take these courses.

FAD FC operate a 24 hour support line for Football players, Coaches, Managers, Referees etc who wish to speak to someone outside of their club, about their issues. You can also email FAD FC which usually replies within 12 hours of receiving your email.