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.…
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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…
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…
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…
