National Parent Football Conference
Tag: Girls Game
Supporting Parents Through the Contract Decisions in the Girls’ Game
The journey through a football academy is challenging, and for most families, there will come a point when their child faces a significant decision, whether…
Tanya Kumar: Eat Right, Start Early
Tanya Kumar: Arsenals Sports Nutritionist, working with Parents and kids to Influence nutritional food choices in the youth for better health and performance. Click to…
Lindi Ngwenya: Working With The Whole Family
Football agent Lindi Ngwenya discusses the crucial role of parents in a young football player’s career. She emphasises that when signing a young player, you…
Per Mertesacker: Life Lessons In Youth Football
Arsenal Academy Manager and former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker talks about how to become a top footballer, you need to also focus on who you…
Sharon Heidaripour: Start Early with Yoga For Footballers
Sharon Heidaripour explains how yoga’s focus on flexibility, strength and balance can directly address the unique challenges growing athletes face. She highlights specific yoga poses…
Lindi Ngwenya: An Agents View on Football Pathways in the Women’s Game
In this Real Sideline Expert clip, football agent Lindi Ngwenya, explains the pathway for young girls from grassroots to England internationals in women’s football. She…
Lindi Ngwenya: Rules, Contracts and Agents for Female Footballers
Football agent, Lindi Ngwenya explains that in women’s football, players can only sign their first professional contract at 18. Ngwenya advises parents to seek guidance…
Supporting Girls’ Football Development
As a parent or guardian supporting a young girl in football, you might be wondering about the development pathway for women’s football in England. At…