
The Parent Conference: Changing the Game for Football Families
Expert advice, lived experience & community support, all in one place!
Football is full of rules. But when it comes to parenting a young player, most of us are figuring it out as we go. Whether your child plays grassroots or academy, this one-day event is designed to support you, the parent with trusted advice, honest conversations, and a community that gets it.
What to Expect
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Expert-led workshops on player pathways, being a No1 Fan, digital health and industry insights
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Panel talks with parents of young professionals (boys and girls) and an ex-young footballer
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Supporting the Dream: A conversation with Marcia Lewis and Les Rowe
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A supportive space to connect, ask questions and feel heard
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Breakout activities and informal networking zones
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Lunch is on us! Grab a plate, meet our partners, and see what support is out there.
Who It’s For
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Parents and carers of U10 to U14 children in grassroots or academy football, whether you’ve been doing this for years or just getting started.
*No kids this time, this space is just for you.*
Guest Speakers include:
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Marcia Lewis — Founder of No1FanClub and proud mum of Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal & England)
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Les Rowe — Father of Emile Smith-Rowe, one of Fulham’s finest
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Kate Iorpenda — Mother of two young professionals and parenting lead with deep insight into player journeys and experiences
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Chris Platts — An expert in career planning for young footballers, based on his research with academy players
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Beth Kerr — Wellbeing expert with practical advice on how to keep your family, and yourself in a good place
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Stephanie Ijoma – Gaming expert sharing insights on forming healthy gaming habits to maintain on pitch performance
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