Girls Football Pathway
Examples of Professional Players Journey This document shares the stories of nine female professional footballers and the very different routes they each took into the…
Category: Development
Supporting Scholars & Young Professionals
A guide for parents and guardians Supporting a child on a scholarship or as a young professional footballer means focusing on their wellbeing, relationships, 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 parents 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……
Featured Book: “The Scouting Game”, by Chris Robinson, Professional Football Scout
This month, we’re is spotlighting The Scouting Game by Chris Robinson. In his book, Chris offers an insider’s perspective on the world of football scouting,……
Supporting parents through the scholarship decision – Workshop Handout
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…
Dan Micciche: More open and honest communication is needed
Top football coach Dan Micciche shares invaluable insights on the importance of understanding and empathy in player development. In this short clip, Dan discusses the…
Grant Cornock: Balancing Education with Football
In this short clip, we spoke with a former professional football player turned teacher Grant Cornock who shares his unique perspective on youth football. Addressing…
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…
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…
