Episode 11: Meet Bola-Enjoy it, While it Lasts (Full Interview)
“I will never do that again.” In this episode of Behind the Boots, we talked to Bola, whose son is a goalkeeper and scholar at……
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Jim & Sue: Finding An Agent Next Door
Jim and Sue, parents of Bournemouth FC player Chris Mepham, discuss needing to find an agent for their son but lacking knowledge of the football……
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……
Episode 14: Meet Anayo-Reflecting on Parent Behaviour (Full Interview)
“Your son or daughter’s obsession with the game has to surpass yours” The honesty of Anayo father of a talented youngest who played at a……
Episode 13: Meet Sue & Jim Mepham-From Setbacks to Success (Full Interview)
“Rejected by Chelsea, rejected by Watford, rejected by QPR…” Jim and Sue Mepham, the proud parents of professional footballer Chris Mepham from Bournemouth FC. Here……
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……
Episode 10: Meet Les-Parenting a Premier League Player (Full Interview)
“There was a time he wanted to give the game up. The pressure was immense.” Welcome to this episode of Behind the Boots featuring a……
Episode 9. Meet Lilliana & Mikey-Overcoming Injury, Exploring Opportunities Abroad and Leaving Football (Full Interview)
“Football is something, but it’s not who your child is”. Liliana and Mikey share their stories of supporting their three sons, two in football and……
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 7: Meet Emma & Brad. Navigating Grassroots and Academy Football with Four Sons (Full Interview)
“This Journey is not for the fainthearted.” In this episode, we talk to Emma and Brad, married with four boys navigating the world of youth……