Rugby’s First Black Captain for Saracens, Floyd Steadman: From Care Home to Inspirational Headmaster
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Today on the podcast we are joined by Floyd Steadman OBE. Floyd Steadman’s journey began in North-West London as a 10-year-old runaway, surviving alone after escaping an abusive home. Rejected by his own father and placed into care, Floyd's early life was marked by hardship, racism, and resilience. After discovering rugby, Floyd became the first Black captain of Saracens rugby club, rising through a sport where no one looked like him. Later, he became a respected headteacher (including of Tom...
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