Kenny: Parental Involvement
“Game time & playing up are the biggest headaches for academy parents.” According to parent and Academy Manager at West Ham, Kenny Brown, Good players will never get…
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Emma & Brad: Being Open and Having a Plan B
“Be honest, be open and don’t be afraid to speak up” – Advice for academy parents In this fantastic podcast clip, we meet Emma and…
Episode 10: Meet Les-Parenting a Premier League Player (Full Interview)
“There was a time he wanted to give the game up. The pressure was immense.” Welcome to this episode of Behind the Boots featuring a……
Episode 8: Meet Troy- Parenting From Grassroots to the Pro Game (Full Interview)
“It’s about understanding the journey, not just the destination,” Troy explains. In this compelling episode of “Behind the Boots,” we delve into the multifaceted world……
Episode 7: Meet Emma & Brad. Navigating Grassroots and Academy Football with Four Sons (Full Interview)
“This Journey is not for the fainthearted.” In this episode, we talk to Emma and Brad, married with four boys navigating the world of youth……
Episode 3: Meet Kenny-Ex Pro, Parent and Academy Manager (Full Interview)
“If you’re a parent, we’ve already gone through loads of adversity”. Academy Manager at West Ham, former professional player, Coach, Manager and dad to two……
Sky Andrew: Understanding Player Pathways is Crucial (Full Interview)
Time for some words from the football agent world. In this episode of “The Real Sideline Expert” podcast, we sat down with Sky Andrew, a……
Dominic Edwards: Alternative Paths in Football (Full Interview)
We had the pleasure of speaking with Dominic Edwards, a football coach and educator with extensive experience in the realms of The FA, The Premier……
Per Mertesacker: Nurturing Champions Inside Arsenal’s Academy (Full Interview)
Click to watch more clips from “The Real Sideline Expert” Podcast interviewsSee more clips from Per Mertesacker here. Per Mertesacker, the former towering defender for……
George Bowyer: Scholarships and Different Types of Academies Explained
Have you ever wondered what a football scholarship means within the elite academy system? In this interview, we discuss this topic with George Bowyer, who…