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…
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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…
Episode 10: Meet Les-Parenting a Premier League Player (Full Interview)
“There was a time he wanted to give the game up. The pressure was immense.” Welcome to this episode of Behind the Boots featuring a……
Episode 9. Meet Lilliana & Mikey-Overcoming Injury, Exploring Opportunities Abroad and Leaving Football (Full Interview)
“Football is something, but it’s not who your child is”. Liliana and Mikey share their stories of supporting their three sons, two in football and……
Episode 8: Meet Troy- Parenting From Grassroots to the Pro Game (Full Interview)
“It’s about understanding the journey, not just the destination,” Troy explains. In this compelling episode of “Behind the Boots,” we delve into the multifaceted world……
Episode 7: Meet Emma & Brad. Navigating Grassroots and Academy Football with Four Sons (Full Interview)
“This Journey is not for the fainthearted.” In this episode, we talk to Emma and Brad, married with four boys navigating the world of youth……
Episode 6: Meet Eddie- Dad, Grandad & Football Legend (Full Interview)
“I didn’t say a word.” Eddie Gray MBE, former Scottish international, iconic Leeds player and ex-Leeds Manager, shares his wisdom from his journey as a……