We meet Casey Mattsson, a passionate coach and teacher, who shares her journey in football and her values as a coach. Through reflection and a strong desire to grow, both as a coach and as a person, Casey talks about her drive and the goals that keep her motivated – both in the short and long term.
Casey Mattsson, 32 years old and living in Västerås with her two children, has a background as both a teacher and a football coach. Her coaching career began at Djurgården, but it was through an internship at a football club that she discovered her passion for developing players. For Casey, coaching is about more than just technical skills – it’s about working with people and helping them grow both on and off the field.
In the film, Casey shares her thoughts on being a coach who supports young players, the importance of reflection and feedback, and how she sets goals to keep developing. Her long-term ambitions include working in the OBOS Damallsvenskan and taking on international roles. As a coach, she strives to surround herself with competent colleagues who challenge and inspire her.
Today, Casey’s life looks different. She has made the decision to focus on teaching full-time for now, until she can find a balance in her life that allows for a return to elite coaching.
– I feel that balancing everything in life is a challenge right now, so I made the decision to resign and focus solely on my role as a teacher. Of course, I want to continue contributing to football in the future, but I’m in no rush to decide when or where.
We will follow Casey to see if and when her coaching career will once again become a part of her life.
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