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……
Tag: Resilience
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……
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…
Lily & Mikey: Managing Major Injury
I felt terrible – “He had 4 injuries, it was catastrophic ” but he has a great life after football. In this engaging podcast clip,…
Eddie: Concentration, Confidence and Courage
Leeds Legend Eddie Gray’s 3-C’s “Concentration, Confidence and Courage” helped perfect his craft In this short snippet Eddie Gray MBE, former Scottish international, iconic Leeds…
Episode 8: Meet Troy- Parenting From Grassroots to the Pro Game (Full Interview)
“It’s about understanding the journey, not just the destination,” Troy explains. In this compelling episode of “Behind the Boots,” we delve into the multifaceted world……
Episode 6: Meet Eddie- Dad, Grandad & Football Legend (Full Interview)
“I didn’t say a word.” Eddie Gray MBE, former Scottish international, iconic Leeds player and ex-Leeds Manager, shares his wisdom from his journey as a……
Episode 5: Meet Sarah & Steve-Moving on From a Boyhood Club (Full Interview)
“Nobody gives you a textbook to tell you how support them”. Sarah and Steve are the ultimate support team for their son, who spent over……
Episode 4: Meet Alejandra-Raising Two Ballers Was No Easy Task (Full Interview)
“No child should hear that…” Proud parent Alejandra, raised two sons as they trained for over a decade at a top Premier League academy. Now……
Episode 3: Meet Kenny-Ex Pro, Parent and Academy Manager (Full Interview)
“If you’re a parent, we’ve already gone through loads of adversity”. Academy Manager at West Ham, former professional player, Coach, Manager and dad to two……