Sue & Jim: A Supportive Network is Crucial

Beyond the Academy: Chris Mepham’s supportive family & realities of parenting in elite football

Join us for an insightful snippet from Behind the Boots as Jim and Sue, parents of professional footballer Chris Mepham from Bournemouth FC, share their challenges and experiences of balancing family life, and careers, and supporting their other two children while navigating the demanding schedules of academy training. 

They discuss the importance of building a supportive network of friends within the local community and highlight the difficulties faced by parents whose children are in elite academies without a support system. 

In this heartwarming conversation, witness their journey of togetherness, resilience, and determination to give equal attention to all their children.

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