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Caroline Elwood-Stokes (born 25th October 1969) is an ex English footballer. Caroline became involved in Football, beginning her career with Sheffield Wednesday LFC as Left Midfield. She were also a permanent figure in the Herries Boys school Football team. In 1994, Caroline joined Sheffield United but the club did not provide the facilities Caroline were looking for & so she moved to Kilnhurst, now known as Manchester United. At the age of 16, she went on to qualify as a Football coach, at the same time gaining Distinctions in her studies in Sport. At the age of 16, Caroline became the coach at Sheffield City Wanderers and then went on to form her own club.

In 1999, Caroline returned to play for Sheffield Wednesday & became a full time coach working with Evolve Sports. Caroline went on to founder Stokes-Intl-Sports School. As part of the school, Caroline founded the Stokes-Intl Community project, applying to the local council for permission to renovate an old derelict building into a sports forum/community hall. Stokes-Intl-Sports School quickly expanded into Rotherham United LFC School of Sports after taking on the name of the club. At this time, Caroline became the Marketing Manager for the club.

Caroline began writing the club's biography  I'll always be a Miller , Caroline became involved with Albert K Frimpong, the founder of SYDO Ghana. Caroline became very interested in SKATE SOCCER and offered to expand this project into the UK. She is now the UK Director of SKATE SOCCER.

In 2002, Caroline founded FAD FC (Football's Awareness of Depression Football Community), A place where Footballers, Coaches & Managers suffering from depression or any other mental health issue caused by or related to Football can come together, find information on mental health issues, etc. They can also meet other players in the same situation via the chatroom. Caroline is available to chat and offer support to these players and give them a place in confidence to be able to talk about their issues without being judged or told to Grow a pair .. Mental health is a silent killer..The site provides information on mental health and the signs/symptoms and what to look out for. She also provide information about her own stories and experiences to let people know and to see that they are not alone in the suffering of depression etc. FAD FC have had communication with a local MP in regards to making Mental Health First Aid training compulsory within all Football clubs and that clubs should have an In-House counsellor. Caroline's communications have been passed to the Government Minister. Updates on this can be found on her blog and on her website www.fadfc.weebly.com

Caroline is the Author of A Guide To prostitution.. The aim of this guide is to promote positive mental health in sport – and football in particular. Mental health issues can be harder to spot than a physical injury, but how much support the sufferer receives can make a big difference to their recovery. This easy to read guide includes the signs that coaches and others working with sportspeople should be looking out for and details the practical support and help available. Club leaders and coaches are at the heart of their communities, able to influence and promote positive mental health. This guide gives them the tools to do that. ISBN 978-0-95809-7-4