Coach Manisha Tailor: Be Measured in How You Support Your Child
International Development Coach, Manisha Tailor, offers advice to parents of young footballers in academies. She reminds them of the importance of supporting children through their…
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Dan Micciche: Advice on the different career pathways
Top Football Coach Dan Micciche highlights the importance of parents understanding the diverse career pathways in football in this Real Sideline Experts clip. He urges…
Coach Manisha Tailor: Are Parents in Youth Football Realistic? (full interview)
International Development Coach, Manisha Tailor discusses the realities of youth football academies. She highlights the low success rate of players progressing to professional contracts and……
Sky Andrew: Understanding Pathways and Having the ‘Right’ Supportive Network
In this clip from the Real Sideline Expert series, sports agent Sky Andrew talks about how important it is for parents to understand the different…
Alejandra: Academy Retain and Release Process
In this clip, Alejandra tells of her days at an academy supporting her two sons as they strived to develop into professional players. Some things…
Dan Micciche: Education and the Impact of Day Release
In this Experts clip, Dan Micciche highlights the importance of parents understanding the implications of day release from school. Day release is a period each…
Jim & Sue: Family and Football, The Struggle and the Juggle
In this clip from our chat with Jim and Sue Mepham, parents of professional footballer Chris Mepham, we get a glimpse into the realities of…
Chris Robinson: What Scouts Look For
In this Real Sideline Expert clip, Chris Robinson, a professional Scout of over 30 years, shares his insights on the scouting process for top football…
Chris Ramsey, MBE: What to Consider When Choosing an Academy
In this short snippet, Chris Ramsey, a top football executive with decades of experience in youth and senior football, offers invaluable advice in this Real…
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…