Hi Doug

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Such an interesting question! First of all I think each club’s offer of DR will differ so probably the main thing is to think about the kinds of questions to ask to understand how your club does it.

I have 2 sons who have done 6+ years of DR at a Premier League club and they had different experiences. They both loved the opportunity to be out…

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I am not sure where the best place is to find out this information but I do know that the FA offers courses and training to players when they are released to explore different pathways and of there are now university courses dedicated to the industry. But I do think it would be good if this type of information was shared earlier.

I am blown…

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I think I really worried about this and at times felt the boys should miss things because not being at training or a match would affect their position in the squad or the opportunities they might get. 10 years down the line I feel a bit wiser and wish I had been a bit more balanced and at times prioritised other things.