Chris Ramsey, MBE: Impact of the Release Process on Players and their Families.
In the short clip, Chris Ramsey, MBE, a well-respected football executive having worked at top clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Queen’s Park Rangers, shares his…
Category: Academy
Life After Release: Scholarship Decisions and Supporting Academy Parents with Practical Guidance to Help Their Son’s Next Steps
As the year ends, young academy footballers face the anxiety of potential release, coinciding with GCSE preparations. This dual pressure can trigger negative emotions, loss…
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…
Lindi Ngwenya: Representing Women in Football [full interview]
In this Real Sideline Expert clip, football agent Lindi Ngwenya outlines the pathway for young girls in football, from grassroots to England internationals. She highlights……
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…
Chris Ramsey MBE: It’s Not About The Club Badge
In this short clip, Chris Ramsey, MBE, former Technical Director, Manager, Coach and Teacher, shares his honest insights on youth academy coaching in this clip…
Lindi Ngwenya: Working With The Whole Family
Football agent Lindi Ngwenya discusses the crucial role of parents in a young football player’s career. She emphasises that when signing a young player, you…
S2/Episode 1: Meet Kate: Navigating Our Kids Through the Crucial Steps to Pro Football [full interview]
Welcome to Season 2 of Behind the Boots! In this episode, football parent Kate Iorpenda shares her journey of supporting young players through crucial transitions……
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…