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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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…
Emma Mitchell: Supporting Siblings In the Same Game With Different Paths
In this clip, Mum Emma Mitchell discusses the emotional and mental challenges of raising two sons who want to become professional footballers. With each child…
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…
Pippa Monique: Teach Kids About Other Careers In Football Early
In this Behind the Boots clip, we speak to Mum, Football Agent and TV Presenter Pippa Monique, who opens up about her son’s incredible passion…
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…
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
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…