We are humbled to be speaking with Darren Sarll, Woking FC Men’s First Team Manager in the new year, for an evening focusing on the importance of mental health awareness. Darren will speak candidly about his own experiences with mental health in football, the challenges he has faced, and the tools he has used to help him manage his own mental health.

Venue: Woking FC, The Laithwaite Community Stadium, Woking, GU22 9AA

Date: Monday 16^th January 2023

Time: 19:00-21:00

Fee: £5 charitable donation

FA Coach CPD Hours: 2 accredited CPD hours

 
What can you expect to learn?

• The importance of promoting a positive mental health, with a specific focus in football.
• How you can support young people and adults through your role in local and grassroots football.
• Tools to support your own, and others mental health.

Due to the sensitive nature of the conversation, the event is open to those aged 16 and above. For those under the age of 18, we would ask that a parent/guardian is present.

About Darren

Darren was appointed as Woking manager in March 2022. He joined the Cards from fellow National League club Yeovil Town, where he had enjoyed a successful three years, leading the club to the National League play-offs and the third round of the FA Cup.
A former midfielder, Darren spent his playing career in non-league football after leaving the Ipswich Town academy at the age of 16. He played for the likes of Hitchin Town, Bedford Town, St Albans City, Dunstable Town and Hemel Hempstead Town, before dropping out of the game in 2006 to pursue a career in coaching.  
Throughout his career, Darren has developed a reputation for developing younger players, which he did with great success at Yeovil, where his starting eleven regularly averaged between 23-25 years old.