Bola: The Highs and Lows of the Academy Journey.

Bola: riding the highs & lows

In this podcast snippet, we meet Bola, a super supportive parent of a goalkeeper in a Premier League academy. Bola shares some real insights into their football journey that will make you think. He tells us how important it is to enjoy the whole experience, no matter what happens on the field. 

Bola encourages his son to stay positive and learn from challenges, focusing on personal growth as a player and as a person. Even though the football world can be tough and, at the end of the day, is a business, Bola prepares his son for the reality that someday there’s a possibility that he’ll have to move on from his current club, reminding him to have fun and see where the journey takes him. 

Join us as we dive into Bola’s amazing perspective as a parent in the youth football world, sharing valuable lessons everyone can relate to.

This is a clip from the Behind the Boots podcast, where we share the rare and unique stories of parents/caregivers raising young football players. 

Watch Bola’s full Behind the Boots episode in Series 1

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