Dan Micciche: Parents are vital, they must work together
Top Premier League Coach Dan Micciche offers insights into the collaborative role of parents and coaches in player development in this Real Sideline Experts clip.…
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Coach Manisha Tailor: Be Measured in How You Support Your Child
International Development Coach, Manisha Tailor, offers advice to parents of young footballers in academies. She reminds them of the importance of supporting children through their…
Jim & Sue: Family and Football, The Struggle and the Juggle
In this clip from our chat with Jim and Sue Mepham, parents of professional footballer Chris Mepham, we get a glimpse into the realities of…
Alejandra: The Pressure of the Word ‘Sacrifice’.
In pursuit of happiness: “The moment it’s not fun for them, surely we stop” This “Behind the Boots” clip delves into Alejandra’s unique perspective as…
Meet Our Illustrator
We can’t thank the talented Millie enough for the smashing illustrations she’s created for our platform. We wanted the site to be unique and playful…
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…
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…
Player Voice
Player Voice (PV), a community interest company, is an organisation that empowers and amplifies the voices of young aspiring footballers and young professional football players.…
Kick it Out
Kick It Out aims to eliminate discrimination in football. It was founded in 1993 and has been at the forefront of discrimination in the game…
George Bowyer: The PFA Mission to Empower the Next Generation of Youth Footballers (Full Interview)
George Bowyer is a seasoned advocate for young footballers navigating the academy system. As head of the PFA’s Youth Advisory Service, George draws on his…