Thriving in your academy (Online)

Your Child’s Just Got Into an Academy. Now What?

Congratulations! 💫 Your child’s worked hard and earned their place in an academy, but guess what? The next most important thing is YOU and how you navigate this academy experience with your family.

This workshop is here to help you and your child to make the most of it. Not just for the next year, but for the long journey ahead.

We come at this from a parent angle. The clubs will support your child from inside academy, but we’re here to support YOU. Think of us as “Player Care for Parents“. We’ll help you to better understand the academy system in a way that helps you manage expectations, and supports your child so they can enjoy and get the most from the development environment. Your involvement and how you show up to this is a BIG, BIG factor.  On this session you’ll hear from parents who’ve been through it all and industry professionals who understand the system. Learn what actually matters so you don’t spend the next decade just muddling through.

What You’ll Get:

Real conversations with parents and industry professionals who’ve lived this. Practical stuff you can actually use. And a community of other parents who get it.

When parents understand how the system works and manage their expectations realistically, everyone wins. Your child stays focused on enjoying the game, coaches can do their job, and you can support your player with confidence instead of worry.

Leave Knowing:

How the academy journey actually works. How to talk to coaches and staff. How to keep things in perspective for you and your child. That you’re not alone in this. How to get the most from this experience, not just survive it.

This is a big moment for your family, so get the best from it.

Workshop Content:

• Understanding the academy journey and hearing from parents who have been through it, from grassroots to professional.

• Attitudes and expectations: Having a realistic understanding of how the academy system works and how to manage the common challenges

• Effective communication: Learn how to communicate effectively with coaches, academy staff and other parents.

• Managing anxiety: Get tips on handling the stress around retention and release decisions.

• Balancing education: Understand how to prioritise your child’s education alongside their football commitments.

• Developing strategies: Discover ways to control stress for both you and your child.

What to Expect:

• Real-Life Case Studies: Hear from professionals and seasoned parents about their experiences.

• Practical Advice: Gain actionable tips to support your young player holistically.

• Community Support: Connect with other parents going through the same journey.

Leave the workshop feeling empowered and equipped to make the most of the academy experience while maintaining balance in your life.