FGD - Coaches Group Discussion Topic Guide
Introduction
Introduce yourself and your role.
Explain the purpose of the discussion (learning about experiences with Sports for Protection
training, football practices, positive/negative situations, skills gained, usefulness of methodology,
etc.).
Mention confidentiality and voluntary participation.
Seek agreement from the group to participate.
A: Initial Motivation and Overall Satisfaction
1. Personal Background:
o Could each of you briefly introduce yourselves (age, gender, background, experience in
sports/protection)?
2. Joining the Football/Handball/Traditional Games Activities:
o When did you all first join the football/handball/traditional games activities? What were
your initial thoughts about joining? What did you hope to gain from participating in the
project activities?
Prompts: How did you find out about the project? Why did you decide to join?
3. Expectations from the Training of Trainers (ToT):
o What were your expectations of the ToT? Were your expectations met after the training?
Why or why not?
Prompts: What skills or knowledge did you think it would offer?
4. Information Provided:
o Did all coaches, regardless of gender identity, receive the same information and
understanding about the project?
Prompts: Were there any differences in how information was provided to male or female
coaches? Who provided the information? Was it clear?
5. Overall Experience:
o How did you find the ToT and your role as coaches?
Prompts: What did you like or dislike? How could the activities be improved?
6. Participation in Decision-Making:
o Were any of you involved in deciding how the project’s activities were conducted or asked
for feedback?
7. Comfort in Participation:
o Did you ever feel uncomfortable with participating in any of the activities?
Prompts: Did any activities go against cultural beliefs or personal values?
8. Gender and Disability-Based Challenges in Participation:
o Was there any specific barriers based on gender, social status or disabilities to joining or
continuing participation in the activities (football/handball/traditional games)?
Prompts: Did family, cultural traditions, financial challenges, or physical limitations make it
hard for you to join?
B: Appreciation of the F4P/H4P/TG4P Methodology and Skills Development
9. Relevance of the F4P/H4P/TG4P Methodology:
o How relevant was the F4P/H4P/TG4P methodology in relation to the needs of the
participants?
Prompts: Which aspects were most relevant or missing?
10. Usefulness of Tools Provided:
o How practical and useful did you find the tools provided?
Prompts: Did you use them? Were they helpful in your specific context?
11. Skills Gained as Coaches:
o What skills did you gain from the training and coaching?
Prompts: Leadership, trust-building, communication, emotional management, etc.
Follow-up: Can you share any experiences from your practice sessions?
12. Challenges in Applying the Methodology:
o What challenges did you face when applying the F4P/H4P/TG4P methodology?
Prompts: Issues with materials, participant diversity, personal capacity, etc.
13. Access to Resources and Support by Gender:
o Did you feel that male and female participants had equal access to resources, tools, and
support during the training and activities?
Prompts: Were there differences in opportunities or access based on gender?
C: Protection Outcomes – Inclusion, Connectedness, Emotional Well-being
14. Relationship with Participants:
o How did you manage your relationship with participants?
Prompts: Did you build trust? Did they share protection concerns?
15. Peer Relationships Among Participants:
o How did the participants get along with each other?
Prompts: Did they make friends? Was there any conflict or exclusion?
16. Impact on Participants' Well-being:
o How did the football/handball/traditional games practice help participants improve their
well-being?
Prompts: Did it make them feel safer, more confident, or resilient?
17. Gender and Emotional Well-being:
o Do the activities impact male, female and LGBTQIA+ participants' emotional well-being
differently? If so, in what ways?
Prompts: Did gender influence confidence, safety, or emotional resilience?
18. Addressing Gender-Specific Needs:
o Were there any adjustments made to accommodate gender-specific needs during the
training or activities?
Prompts: Were there changes in schedule, physical requirements, or other accommodations
made to ensure inclusion?
19. Most Significant Change:
o Overall, what would you say is the most significant change you experienced from
participating in football practice as a coach?
Follow-up: Why was this important?
