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Supporting you through the scholarship decision
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…
Working With Parents in Sport: Interview with Marcia Lewis
Marcia’s journey is ongoing, and like many parents on this platform, she is continually learning as she transitions through different phases of her son’s career.…
Beth Kerr: Cutting Out The Wellbeing Waffle For Parents Supporting Young Footballers
Wellbeing consultant Beth Kerr breaks down wellbeing for young athletes and their parents. She explains that wellbeing is about feeling comfortable, happy, and healthy, but…
Chris Robinson: Parents, Understand The Role of A Scout
In this Real Sideline Expert clip, Chris Robinson, a professional scout of over 30 years, offers a fascinating look at grassroots scouting for top clubs.…
Coach Manisha Tailor: Re-defining Parents’ Expectations
Manisha Tailor, International Development Coach, discusses the realities of youth football academies. She emphasises the low success rate of players progressing to professional contracts and…
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…
Meet Ana.
Hi I’m Ana. I am the mother of two athletes, one playing professionally in Portugal and the other a scholar in a Premier League academy.…
Lindi Ngwenya: Advice On How To Find A Trusted Agent
In this Real Sideline Expert interview, football agent Lindi Ngwenya advises on finding trustworthy agents. She stresses the importance of agents prioritising the player’s interests…
Chris Robinson: Players Should Be Versatile
In this clip from the Real Sideline Expert series on the No1Fan.club platform, Chris Robinson, a professional Scout of over 30 years, discusses the importance…