Ed Kirwant: Understanding the Power of Empathy in Relationships
In this conversation with Ed Kirwan, founder of Empathy Studios and Empathy Week, he discusses the crucial role of empathy in youth football and parent…
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Beth Kerr: Tell Your Kids, No Sleep, No Good Performance
Wellbeing consultant Beth Kerr highlights the importance of sleep for young footballers. She suggests parents help kids see the link between good sleep and their…
Sally Needham: A Parent’s Roadmap to Supporting A Stress-Free Football Journey
Sally Needham, a Human Development and Performance and Culture Consultant, explores the crucial role parents play in their young footballers’ emotional regulation. She highlights how……
Supporting you through the scholarship decision
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…
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…
Coach Manisha Tailor: Communicating With Clubs
Manisha Tailor addresses the challenges in youth football academies. She emphasises the need to redefine parental expectations due to the low probability of young players…
Lindi Ngwenya: Advice On How To Find A Trusted Agent
In this Real Sideline Expert interview, football agent Lindi Ngwenya advises on finding trustworthy agents. She stresses the importance of agents prioritising the player’s interests…
Book of the Month: “Dream Like Me”, by Manisha Tailor, MBE, International Development Coach
This month, we feature the inspiring "Dream Like Me" by Manisha Tailor, MBE, a trailblazing former professional footballer and advocate for inclusion …