Real Talk, Real Impact: Highlights from Our Parent Conference
On 5 July, over 140 parents and guardians and other guests came together at #Merky FC HQ for the first-ever Parent Conference by No1Fan.Club –…
Category: Insights
Les: The Importance of Timing & Luck
Gain valuable insights from Les’s personal experiences and the risks his family took to support their footballing dreams. This is an interview you won’t want…
Robbie: The Road Ahead To Professional Football
In this clip from ‘Behind the Boots,’ Dad and Football industry professional Robbie Lyle discuss the realities of pursuing a professional football career. He emphasises……
Per Mertesacker: The Impact of Parent Role Modelling
Per Mertesacker, Academy Manager at Arsenal Football Club, emphasises parents’ crucial role in supporting and nurturing their children’s growth in youth football. Per stresses that…
Sally Needham: Yoga’s Hidden Impact on Youth Football
Sally Needham, a Human Development and Performance and Culture Consultant, discusses the often-overlooked benefits of yoga in youth football. While yoga is commonly seen as……
Kate Iorpenda: Preparing for a New Club & New Start, is a Tough Process
In this clip football mum Kate Iorpenda shares her experience supporting her sons after leaving a Premier League academy at under 16, having been there…
Grant Cornock: Balancing Education with Football
In this short clip, we spoke with a former professional football player turned teacher Grant Cornock who shares his unique perspective on youth football. Addressing…
Dr Andrea Firth: Be Careful Using the Word ‘Sacrifice’
Unlock the power of language in youth football with Dr. Andrea Firth, Leeds United FC’s first team Psychologist, in this insightful snippet from ‘The Real…
Tanya Kumar: Eat Right, Start Early
Tanya Kumar: Arsenals Sports Nutritionist, working with Parents and kids to Influence nutritional food choices in the youth for better health and performance. Click to…
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…