Episode 13: Meet Sue & Jim Mepham-From Setbacks to Success (Full Interview)
“Rejected by Chelsea, rejected by Watford, rejected by QPR…” Jim and Sue Mepham, the proud parents of professional footballer Chris Mepham from Bournemouth FC. Here……
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Episode 12: Meet Alain & Vanessa-Parenting Lessons in Creating a Winning Mindset (Full Interview)
“Facing a football club, we were a little bit lost, and a little naive.” Vanessa and Alain went above and beyond to learn to develop……
Sue & Jim: A Supportive Network is Crucial
Beyond the Academy: Chris Mepham’s supportive family & realities of parenting in elite football Join us for an insightful snippet from Behind the Boots as…
Sarah & Steve: Control the Controllables
“We never felt confident… we didn’t know what the club wanted” The realities of academy football. In this clip, Sarah and Steve Morris explain how…
Lily & Mikey: Managing Major Injury
I felt terrible – “He had 4 injuries, it was catastrophic ” but he has a great life after football. In this engaging podcast clip,…
Kenny: Parental Involvement
“Game time & playing up are the biggest headaches for academy parents.” According to parent and Academy Manager at West Ham, Kenny Brown, Good players will never get…
Emma & Brad: Being Open and Having a Plan B
“Be honest, be open and don’t be afraid to speak up” – Advice for academy parents In this fantastic podcast clip, we meet Emma and…
Eddie: Concentration, Confidence and Courage
Leeds Legend Eddie Gray’s 3-C’s “Concentration, Confidence and Courage” helped perfect his craft In this short snippet Eddie Gray MBE, former Scottish international, iconic Leeds…
Troy: Talent and Character Counts
Troy Townsend on his son’s football journey, the power of family support and his mother’s influence Discover the remarkable impact of a mother’s love and…
Per Mertesacker: Empowering Parents and Coaches
Per Mertesacker’s Insights for a Positive Youth Football Experience. Per Mertesacker shares invaluable wisdom on fostering a positive environment for young players. In this uplifting…