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…
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“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…
Girls Football Pathway
Examples of Professional Players Journey This document shares the stories of nine female professional footballers and the very different routes they each took into the…