Kate Iorpenda: Preparing for a New Club & New Start, is a Tough Process
In this clip football mum Kate Iorpenda shares her experience supporting her sons after leaving a Premier League academy at under 16, having been there…
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Series 2 – Meet Kate: Navigating Our Kids Through the Crucial Steps to Pro Football [full interview]
Welcome to Season 2 of Behind the Boots! In this episode, football parent Kate Iorpenda shares her journey of supporting young players through crucial transitions……
Kate Iorpenda: Don’t Just Chase the Badge When Finding a New Club
In this clip, football mum Kate Iorpenda shares her insights on the critical U16-18 phase, when many young players are often released from academies, as…
Supporting Parents Through Scholarship Decisions
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……
Chuka: Earning a Living From Football is an Achievement
Here’s a clip from our Behind the Boots podcast! With Chuka Iwobi, the Dad of Premer League Player Alex Iwobi. Chuka generously shares his experiences and…
Create Your Next Steps Post Youth Development
Create Your Next Steps interactive workshop is designed specifically for parents and guardians of youth footballers aged 16-21 who are transitioning o…
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…
Alex: ‘The Dream’ and Managing Parent Expectations
In this snippet from the “Behind the Boots” podcast, we hear from the father of professional footballer Alex Iwobi, who delves into the topic of…
Jono Santry: Alternative Pathways in Football
Jono Santry on Alternative Paths in Football Click here to watch the full Jono Santry episode of the Real Sideline Experts.Click here for additional Jono…
Sue & Jim: A Supportive Network is Crucial
Beyond the Academy: Chris Mepham’s supportive family & realities of parenting in elite football Join us for an insightful snippet from Behind the Boots as…