Category: Next Steps 16+
Emma Mitchell: The Support Professional Footballers Need Changes for Parents
In this clip Emma Mitchell shares her journey of raising two sons in the world of youth football, who have now both gone on to…
Ana Lameiras: Helping Footballers Build Mental, Emotional and Financial Wellbeing
In this clip on our Behind the Boots podcast, Ana Lameiras talks about developments of a platform designed to support football players off the pitch.…
Ana Lameiras: Why Footballers Need to Train Their Mind & Their Body
Ana Lameiras shares how her journey as a football mum led her to become a mentor for young athletes. What began with one parent asking…
Series 2 – Meet Ana Lameiras: Academy Football, Education & Mental Health – What Parents Should Know (Full interview)
In this second series of No1Fan.Behind the Boots podcast , Ana Lameiras talks about life as a football mum to two sons, both at different……
Series 2 – Meet Emma: Raising Two Sons into Professional Football [Full Interview]
Emma Mitchell joins Season 2 of the Behind the Boots Podcast to share her honest perspective on raising two sons who both dreamed of becoming……
Kate Iorpenda: Preparing for a New Club & New Start, is a Tough Process
In this clip football mum Kate Iorpenda shares her experience supporting her sons after leaving a Premier League academy at under 16, having been there…
Phil Korklin: Football Agent’s Perspective on ‘Making It’ in Football
In this clip on our Real Sideline Expert Podcast we spoke with football agent Phil Korklin. Phil redefines what it means to “make it” in…
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…