Series 2: Meet Natasha: Early Years of Academy Life Is a Big Adjustment [Full Interview]
Welcome to Season 2 of Behind the Boots! Natasha, a dedicated football mum and community member, shares her story in this full podcast interview. She……
Category: Academy
Natasha Hayles: Academy Life Is Not Easy
Natasha, a member of our No1Fan club community, is a mum to a young son in an academy. In this clip, Natasha reveals the unseen……
Natasha Hayles: Know What You’re Signing Up To Before Joining an Academy
Natasha, a member of our No1Fan club community, is a mum to a young son in an academy. In this clip, she opens up about……
Beth Kerr: Tell Your Kids, No Sleep, No Good Performance
Wellbeing consultant Beth Kerr highlights the importance of sleep for young footballers. She suggests parents help kids see the link between good sleep and their…
Sue & Jim : Balancing Education and Football
Ever wondered how to juggle your child’s football dreams with their schoolwork? Jim and Sue Mepham have been there and done that, and they’re sharing…
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…
Free E-Book: Supporting your child’s football academy journey
We’re excited to share a special collaboration between No1Fan.club and Veo, a leading provider of smart sports cameras that help clubs and families capture and…
Dan Micciche: Good Practice in retain and release
In this Real Sideline Experts clip, top Premier League Coach Dan Micciche stresses the importance of regular, honest communication with parents about a player’s status,…
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…
Emma Mitchell: Supporting Siblings In the Same Game With Different Paths
In this clip, Mum Emma Mitchell discusses the emotional and mental challenges of raising two sons who want to become professional footballers. With each child…