Working With Parents in Sport: Interview with Marcia Lewis
Marcia’s journey is ongoing, and like many parents on this platform, she is continually learning as she transitions through different phases of her son’s career.……
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Episode 11: Meet Bola-Enjoy it, While it Lasts (Full Interview)
“I will never do that again.” In this episode of Behind the Boots, we talked to Bola, whose son is a goalkeeper and scholar at……
Les : Parenting an Athlete
Tune in to this snippet from the full Behind the Boots Podcast for an eye-opening discussion with Les Smith Rowe, father of talented Arsenal footballer……
Episode 15: Meet Fernando- Work Ethic and Football Dreams (Full Interview)
“There are things you have to sacrifice like your time and making less money” Fernando is a proud father from Colombia whose two sons are……
Episode 14: Meet Anayo-Reflecting on Parent Behaviour (Full Interview)
“Your son or daughter’s obsession with the game has to surpass yours” The honesty of Anayo father of a talented youngest who played at a……
Episode 13: Meet Sue & Jim Mepham-From Setbacks to Success (Full Interview)
“Rejected by Chelsea, rejected by Watford, rejected by QPR…” Jim and Sue Mepham, the proud parents of professional footballer Chris Mepham from Bournemouth FC. Here……
Episode 12: Meet Alain & Vanessa-Parenting Lessons in Creating a Winning Mindset (Full Interview)
“Facing a football club, we were a little bit lost, and a little naive.” Vanessa and Alain went above and beyond to learn to develop……
Les: The Importance of Timing & Luck
Gain valuable insights from Les’s personal experiences and the risks his family took to support their footballing dreams. This is an interview you won’t want……
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 9. Meet Lilliana & Mikey-Overcoming Injury, Exploring Opportunities Abroad and Leaving Football (Full Interview)
“Football is something, but it’s not who your child is”. Liliana and Mikey share their stories of supporting their three sons, two in football and……