Featured Book: “50 Ways Into Football” by Daniel Geey and Dan Freedman
This month, we’re shouting about a brilliant book that every football family needs on their shelf. 50 Ways Into Football by Dan Freedman and Daniel…
Category: Wellbeing
Staying Available to Play – Eve Emaru, A Physio’s Advice for Parents
Youth sport is an incredible journey for children full of energy, learning, and joy. But as a parent, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to know how…
Featured Book: “How To Feed A Footballer” by The Performance Canteen
This month, we’re shining a light on a brilliant new book from The Performance Canteen, “How to Feed a Footballer.” Fran and Kate share down‑to‑earth,…
Beth Kerr: Tell Your Kids, No Sleep, No Good Performance
Wellbeing consultant Beth Kerr highlights the importance of sleep for young footballers. She suggests parents help kids see the link between good sleep and their…
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…
Ed Kirwan: Empathy The Game-Changer Needed in Youth Football [full interview]
In this interveiw with Ed Kirwan, founder of Empathy Studios and Empathy Week, he discusses the crucial role of empathy in youth football and parent……
Beth Kerr: Impact of Phones on Wellbeing For Developing Footballers
Wellbeing consultant Beth Kerr shares a key tip for parents of young football players: keep phones out of bedrooms at night. She stresses this isn’t…
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……
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……
Dr Andrea Firth: Be Careful Using the Word ‘Sacrifice’
Unlock the power of language in youth football with Dr. Andrea Firth, Leeds United FC’s first team Psychologist, in this insightful snippet from ‘The Real…