Jockey Matters

NUTRITION & PHYSICAL WELLBEING

PJA NUTRITION TEAM

nutrition@thepja.co.uk 01635 778108

Useful Info

BHA MEDICAL TEAM

Dr Jerry Hill – Chief Medical Adviser

jhill@britishhorseracing.com 020 7152 0137

FITNESS & REHABILITATION

Oaksey House – 01488 674242

Jack Berry House – 01653 602090

Peter O'Sullevan House - 01638 676200

Taunton South West Hub - 07415 428817

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CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT

Injured Jockeys Fund - Physiotherapy treatment and sports psychologist support

Headway - Brain Injury Association

MENTAL WELLBEING & PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY

The PJA provides emotional and psychological support to help jockeys deal with challenges through their mental wellbeing partner Sporting Chance.

The PJA’s primary mental wellbeing contacts are Marie King and Paul Struthers. Jockeys are welcome to contact them, or any other member of the PJA team, through the PJA office to organise for one of Sporting Chance’s trained counsellors to call the jockey and set them up with the individual support they need. All calls will be treated in strictest confidence.

Alternatively, jockeys can contact the Sporting Chance helpline directly. Jockeys, or a member of their support network can access Sporting Chance services by calling 07780 008877, this is a 24-hour number that is answered 365 days a year. Jockeys can also fill out a contact from at sportingchanceclinic.com. (Sporting Chance answer all calls during normal office hours, out-of-hours calls are collected by a partner-organisation called Health Assured.)

A member of the Sporting Chance counselling team is also available on a weekly basis at each of the IJF’s rehabilitation centres.

In addition, Sporting Chance also run a sport psychology service for professional jockeys for any performance related matters which can be accessed by contacting the helpline number above.

ADDICTION & RECOVERY

The PJA works with Sporting Chance to help provide support and treatment for any jockeys struggling with Substance Abuse. If you have any concerns, please contact the PJA or call Sporting Chance direct as outlined above.

Racing Welfare 24 hour Helpline - 0800 6300 443

Addiction Support Contacts

DUAL CAREERS & CAREER TRANSITION

For training advice, funding, careers support and direction, contact JETS Manager, Rachel Jones - 07398 011364 (rachel@jets-uk.org)

JOCKEY COACHING

For any comments, issues or suggestions, please contact one of the following:

Kevin Darley (Head of Coaching - North) – kd@kevindarley.com / 07974 172675

Richard Perham (Head of Coaching - BRS) – richard.perham@brs.org.uk / 07836 521636

George Baker (Regional Jockey Coach) george.baker@brs.org.uk / 07833 221221

Rodi Greene (Regional Jockey Coach) rodi.greene@brs.org.uk / 07715 171871

Brian Harding (Regional Jockey Coach) Brian.harding@brs.org.uk / 07968 863068

Michael Hills (Regional Jockey Coach) Michael.hills@brs.org.uk / 07836 206352

William Kennedy (Regional Jockey Coach) William.Kennedy@brs.org.uk

Russ Kennemore (Regional Jockey Coach) Russell.Kennemore@brs.org.uk

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Personal Development Managers Phil Kinsella and Rachel Jones host weekly drop in sessions at Jack Berry House and Oaksey House respectively and visit racecourses. For any advice or support you can also contact them directly:

Phil Kinsella - 07970 673351 (phil@jets-uk.org)

Rachel Jones - 07398 011364 (rachel@jets-uk.org)