Chris Ramsey MBE: It’s Not About The Club Badge
In this short clip, Chris Ramsey, MBE, former Technical Director, Manager, Coach and Teacher, shares his honest insights on youth academy coaching in this clip…
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Lindi Ngwenya: Working With The Whole Family
Football agent Lindi Ngwenya discusses the crucial role of parents in a young football player’s career. She emphasises that when signing a young player, you…
S2/Episode 1: Meet Kate: Navigating Our Kids Through the Crucial Steps to Pro Football [full interview]
Welcome to Season 2 of Behind the Boots! In this episode, football parent Kate Iorpenda shares her journey of supporting young players through crucial transitions……
Phil Korklin: Building Trust Is The First Step With An Agent
In this clip, Football Agent Phil Korklin offers practical advice for families who are unsure about committing to an agent. Phil suggests considering a flexible…
Phil Korklin: Understanding The Impact of a Football Agent Selection on Young Players’ Success
Football Agent Phil Korklin shares his thoughts on the responsibilities of parents and the impact of agent selection on young players. Phil emphasises that parents…
Kate Iorpenda: Don’t Just Chase the Badge When Finding a New Club
In this clip, football mum Kate Iorpenda shares her insights on the critical U16-18 phase, when many young players are often released from academies, as…
Per Mertesacker: Life Lessons In Youth Football
Arsenal Academy Manager and former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker talks about how to become a top footballer, you need to also focus on who you…
Ed Kirwan: Kids Should be Seen, Heard and Understood
In this conversation with Ed Kirwan, founder of Empathy Studios and Empathy Week, he discusses the crucial role of empathy in youth football and parent…
Sally Needham: Fear in Football and the Impact on Children
Sally Needham, a Human Development and Performance and Culture Consultant, breaks down the concept of fear in youth football development. She explains how fear is……
Sally Needham: Transform Your Child’s Football Performance with Visualisation
Sally Needham, a Human Development and Performance and Culture Consultant, reveals how visualisation techniques can significantly enhance youth footballers’ performance. She explains how these methods……