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Do you want help on how to support your and your child’s mental health and wellbeing?

Are you curious about balancing school and football?

Wondering about injury prevention?

Are you interested in the scouting process?

Do you want to know more about the academy experience before you sign up your child?

Grassroots Hub

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We’ve gathered insights from parents and industry experts – everything you wish you had known when you first started, or the resources you spent hours searching for. Go to our community forum to hear directly from parents and to ask your questions.

Whether your child is playing for fun or dreaming of becoming a professional, our resources will help you support them every step of the way.

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Sharon Heidaripour: Start Early with Yoga For Footballers

Sharon Heidaripour explains how yoga’s focus on flexibility, strength and balance can directly…

Chris Robinson: Parents, Understand The Role of A Scout

In this Real Sideline Expert clip, Chris Robinson, a professional scout of over 30 years…

Per Mertesacker: Life Lessons In Youth Football

Balancing Expectations, Injuries, and Priorities in Football. Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker…

Per Mertesacker: The Impact of Parent Role Modelling

Per Mertesacker, Academy Manager at Arsenal Football Club, emphasises parents’ crucial role in…

Tanya Kumar: Eat Right, Start Early

Tanya Kumar: Arsenals Sports Nutritionist, working with Parents and kids to Influence nutritional…

Supporting Girls’ Football Development

As a parent or guardian supporting a young girl in football, you might be wondering about the…

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