When we talk about developing confident female footballers, it's easy to focus on the technical aspects, first touch, passing, finishing. But one of the most powerful influences on a girl’s confidence in football isn’t a practice or a tactic. It’s the environment she’s in. From the moment a young girl walks onto the pitch, the tone of the environment begins shaping how she sees herself in the game. Is it a space where she feels welcome? Supported? Safe to make mistakes? Or is