Lily & Mikey: Managing Major Injury

I felt terrible  – “He had 4 injuries, it was catastrophic ” but he has a great life after football.

In this engaging podcast clip, we share the inspiring story of Liliana and Mikey, parents who supported their son through a challenging football journey. Despite enduring four injuries that ultimately contributed to his release from his academy, their son found resilience after some time to reflect. He explored new academic and apprenticeship opportunities. Today, he enjoys a successful career while still playing football for fun. 

Reflecting on their experience, the parents recognize the valuable life skills their son gained from his time in the academy. Join us as we explore this transformative journey and the unwavering support that helped their son thrive beyond the football field.

This is a clip from the Behind the Boots podcast, where we share the rare and unique stories of parents/caregivers raising young football players. 

Watch the FULL Lily and Mikey episode here…
 

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