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…
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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…
What is Safeguarding in Youth Football?
What every parent and guardian should know: As a parent or guardian involved in youth football, you’ve likely heard the term “safeguarding” thrown about. But…
“Dream Like Me”, by Manisha Tailor, MBE, International Development Coach
This month, we feature the inspiring "Dream Like Me" by Manisha Tailor, MBE, a trailblazing former professional footballer and advocate for inclusion …
Premier League and the Academy System
As a parent navigating youth football, you may have heard of the Premier League as one of the top professional football leagues in the world. …
English Football League (EFL)
We all know that youth football is more than just a game—it’s a chance for our kids to shine, grow, and chase their dreams. The…
Know the Rules and Regulations in Youth Football
Stay onside. Knowledge is power. Let’s make sure youth football is fun and safe for everyone! This regulations section helps you begin to understand the…
Resilience & Confidence
Resilience and confidence are two powerful qualities that go hand in hand. On our platform, we want to explore how they can shape our children’s…
Girls, Grassroots and The Talent Pathway
For parents and guardians of football-loving girls in the UK, there’s never been a better time to get involved in the beautiful game. The pathway…
Let’s Play Girls’ Football
More and more opportunities are opening for girls and women to play football at all levels. We want to support the girls’ game on our…