Sharon Heidaripour: Start Early with Yoga For Footballers
Sharon Heidaripour explains how yoga’s focus on flexibility, strength and balance can directly address the unique challenges growing athletes face. She highlights specific yoga poses…
Daniel Geey: Choosing an Agent
This clip from our Real Sideline Expert series features top international sports lawyer Daniel Geey from Sheridan, sharing his insights on what families should look…
“Dream Like Me”, by Manisha Tailor, MBE, International Development Coach
This month, we feature the inspiring "Dream Like Me" by Manisha Tailor, MBE, a trailblazing former professional footballer and advocate for inclusion …
Sharon Heidaripour: Football Yoga Will Elevate Your Game
In this clip from the Real Sideline Expert podcast, we welcomed Sharon Heidaripour, an authority on football yoga. Sharon shared her insights on how this…
Featured Book: “50 Ways Into Football” by Daniel Geey and Dan Freedman
This month, we’re shouting about a brilliant book that every football family needs on their shelf. 50 Ways Into Football by Dan Freedman and Daniel…
“It should never end in regret” our own Kate Iorpenda on why parents need more honesty about the football journey
Most parents aren’t the problem. They just haven’t been given the full picture. That’s the message from our very own Kate Iorpenda in this brilliant…
FOLLOWING OUR EVENING OF IMPACT · 27.04.26
When families in football are informed and empowered, everyone wins. Children thrive, loving and playing the game for longer; coaches can focus on coaching; and…
Staying Available to Play – Eve Emaru, A Physio’s Advice for Parents
Youth sport is an incredible journey for children full of energy, learning, and joy. But as a parent, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to know how…
Driving, Insurance and Young Players: What Parents Need to Know
Would you risk your child’s football career for a slightly cheaper car insurance quote? 🤔 🎧 Listen to the audio of this article here 👉:…
Featured Book: “How To Feed A Footballer” by The Performance Canteen
This month, we’re shining a light on a brilliant new book from The Performance Canteen, “How to Feed a Footballer.” Fran and Kate share down‑to‑earth,…
Emma Mitchell: Supporting Siblings In the Same Game With Different Paths
In this clip, Mum Emma Mitchell discusses the emotional and mental challenges of raising two sons who want to become professional footballers. With each child…
Supporting Parents Through the Contract Decisions in the Girls’ Game
The journey through a football academy is challenging, and for most families, there will come a point when their child faces a significant decision, whether…
February Newsletter: 2026 Let’s go!
Hello No1Fan family! We’ve hit the ground running this year and I wanted to share a quick update on what we’ve been up to and…
Being a No1 Fan in the Girls’ Game
Parents of girls in the academy system are navigating a mix of opportunity, pressure and uncertainty. This handout is for you to help you feel…
