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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Les: The Importance of Timing & Luck
Gain valuable insights from Les’s personal experiences and the risks his family took to support their footballing dreams. This is an interview you won’t want…
Ed Kirwant: Understanding the Power of Empathy in Relationships
In this conversation with Ed Kirwan, founder of Empathy Studios and Empathy Week, he discusses the crucial role of empathy in youth football and parent…
Per Mertesacker: The Impact of Parent Role Modelling
Per Mertesacker, Academy Manager at Arsenal Football Club, emphasises parents’ crucial role in supporting and nurturing their children’s growth in youth football. Per stresses that…
Sally Needham: Yoga’s Hidden Impact on Youth Football
Sally Needham, a Human Development and Performance and Culture Consultant, discusses the often-overlooked benefits of yoga in youth football. While yoga is commonly seen as……
Kate Iorpenda: Preparing for a New Club & New Start, is a Tough Process
Football mum Kate Iorpenda shares her experience supporting her sons after leaving a Premier League academy at under 16, having been there from the tender…
Sally Needham: A Parent’s Roadmap to Supporting A Stress-Free Football Journey
Sally Needham, a Human Development and Performance and Culture Consultant, explores the crucial role parents play in their young footballers’ emotional regulation. She highlights how……
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…