Sue & Jim : Balancing Education and Football

Ever wondered how to juggle your child’s football dreams with their schoolwork? Jim and Sue Mepham have been there and done that, and they’re sharing their story with us. In this candid chat, the parents of pro footballer Chris Mepham open up about the challenges they faced.

Sue, a former teacher, was dead set on Chris getting good GCSEs, no matter what. “It wasn’t always easy,” she admits, “but we kept his feet on the ground.”

Discover how they managed the challenges of keeping a young athlete focused on studies, their insistence on a decent set of GCSE results, and why they believed a solid education was essential, regardless of Chris’s football career. This honest discussion offers valuable insights for parents supporting young footballers, emphasising the importance of a well-rounded approach to development both on and off the pitch.

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