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…
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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…
Phil Korklin: Club culture and pathway are the questions you should be asking
In this clip from football agent Phil Korklin shares essential advice on career planning for young players. Phil emphasises the importance of thinking about the…
Phil Korklin: Avoid Pitfalls, Select the Right Agent
Football Agent Phil Korklin shares his expertise on the role of agents in youth football and the importance of finding the right support to support…
Lindi Ngwenya: Breaking Through In The Women’s Game
Football agent Lindi Ngwenya shares the inspiring story about Sabitra Bhandari, a Nepalese striker she represents. She describes how she helped Bhandari, from a country…
Lindi Ngwenya: An Agents View on Football Pathways in the Women’s Game
In this Real Sideline Expert clip, football agent Lindi Ngwenya, explains the pathway for young girls from grassroots to England internationals in women’s football. She…
Lindi Ngwenya: Rules, Contracts and Agents for Female Footballers
Football agent, Lindi Ngwenya explains that in women’s football, players can only sign their first professional contract at 18. Ngwenya advises parents to seek guidance…
Sky Andrew: Understanding Pathways and Having the ‘Right’ Supportive Network
In this clip from the Real Sideline Expert series, sports agent Sky Andrew talks about how important it is for parents to understand the different…
Beyond Release: What Next?
Kate Iorpenda, reflects on the release process and the challenge of finding new clubs As a mum who has supported two sons through a decade…
Chuka: Earning a Living From Football is an Achievement
Here’s a clip from our Behind the Boots podcast! With Chuka Iwobi, the Dad of Premer League Player Alex Iwobi. Chuka generously shares his experiences and…