Per Mertesacker: The Impact of Parent Role Modelling
Per Mertesacker, Academy Manager at Arsenal Football Club, emphasises parents’ crucial role in supporting and nurturing their children’s growth in youth football. Per stresses that…
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Coach Manisha Tailor: Parents Need to Be Careful With Commercial Deals
International Development Coach, Manisha Tailor, discusses the commercial aspects of elite youth football. She highlights the allure of benefits like free boots, brand deals, and…
Dan Micciche: More open and honest communication is needed
Top football coach Dan Micciche shares invaluable insights on the importance of understanding and empathy in player development. In this short clip, Dan discusses the…
Grant Cornock: Balancing Education with Football
In this short clip, we spoke with a former professional football player turned teacher Grant Cornock who shares his unique perspective on youth football. Addressing…
Chris Ramsey, MBE: Impact of the Release Process on Players and their Families.
In the short clip, Chris Ramsey, MBE, a well-respected football executive having worked at top clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Queen’s Park Rangers, shares his…
Dr Andrea Firth: Be Careful Using the Word ‘Sacrifice’
Unlock the power of language in youth football with Dr. Andrea Firth, Leeds United FC’s first team Psychologist, in this insightful snippet from ‘The Real…
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…
Chris Ramsey MBE: It’s Not About The Club Badge
In this short clip, Chris Ramsey, MBE, former Technical Director, Manager, Coach and Teacher, shares his honest insights on youth academy coaching in this clip…
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…
Coach Manisha Tailor: The Privilege of Academy Football
International Development Coach, Manisha Tailor, discusses the privilege of being selected for an academy at any age. She views football as part of a broader…