EP67: Rhian Cleverly (Rugby Borough Women FC Defender)

University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast · Jun 5, 2025 · 1h 3m

Rhian Cleverly is a defender for Rugby Borough Women FC. She has previously played in the WSL, Championship, and she has been capped for Wales. Rhian also has a master's degree in sport and exercise psychology.

In this episode, Rhian describes the routines that she adopts to aid performance under pressure and how she is able to bounce back from adversity. There is a focus on the culture that has been created at Rugby Borough through initiatives such as 'family meals'. Rhian is a passionate advocate for the advancement of women's football and she describes what life is like in the game having…