Episode 12: Meet Alain & Vanessa-Parenting Lessons in Creating a Winning Mindset (Full Interview)
“Facing a football club, we were a little bit lost, and a little naive.” Vanessa and Alain went above and beyond to learn to develop……
Category: Behind the Boots: Full Parent Interviews
Episode 10: Meet Les-Parenting a Premier League Player (Full Interview)
“There was a time he wanted to give the game up. The pressure was immense.” Welcome to this episode of Behind the Boots featuring a……
Episode 9. Meet Lilliana & Mikey-Overcoming Injury, Exploring Opportunities Abroad and Leaving Football (Full Interview)
“Football is something, but it’s not who your child is”. Liliana and Mikey share their stories of supporting their three sons, two in football and……
Episode 8: Meet Troy- Parenting From Grassroots to the Pro Game (Full Interview)
“It’s about understanding the journey, not just the destination,” Troy explains. In this compelling episode of “Behind the Boots,” we delve into the multifaceted world……
Episode 7: Meet Emma & Brad. Navigating Grassroots and Academy Football with Four Sons (Full Interview)
“This Journey is not for the fainthearted.” In this episode, we talk to Emma and Brad, married with four boys navigating the world of youth……
Episode 6: Meet Eddie- Dad, Grandad & Football Legend (Full Interview)
“I didn’t say a word.” Eddie Gray MBE, former Scottish international, iconic Leeds player and ex-Leeds Manager, shares his wisdom from his journey as a……
Episode 5: Meet Sarah & Steve-Moving on From a Boyhood Club (Full Interview)
“Nobody gives you a textbook to tell you how support them”. Sarah and Steve are the ultimate support team for their son, who spent over……
Episode 4: Meet Alejandra-Raising Two Ballers Was No Easy Task (Full Interview)
“No child should hear that…” Proud parent Alejandra, raised two sons as they trained for over a decade at a top Premier League academy. Now……
Episode 3: Meet Kenny-Ex Pro, Parent and Academy Manager (Full Interview)
“If you’re a parent, we’ve already gone through loads of adversity”. Academy Manager at West Ham, former professional player, Coach, Manager and dad to two……
Episode 2: Meet Joanne Stanway-Raising a Lioness (Full Interview)
“I made a decision to enjoy it” Joanne Stanley, mum to Lioness Georgia Stanway was there when they finally brought it home in Wembley. After……