Beth Kerr: Impact of Phones on Wellbeing For Developing Footballers
Wellbeing consultant Beth Kerr shares a key tip for parents of young football players: keep phones out of bedrooms at night. She stresses this isn’t…
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Life After Release: Scholarship Decisions and Supporting Academy Parents with Practical Guidance to Help Their Son’s Next Steps
As the year ends, young academy footballers face the anxiety of potential release, coinciding with GCSE preparations. This dual pressure can trigger negative emotions, loss…
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…
Marc Pugh: Fueling The Body for Success
In this Real Sideline expert interview, Marc Pugh, also known as The Foodie Footballer, shares his insights on fueling for peak performance in football. Drawing…
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…
Ed Kirwan: Kids Should be Seen, Heard and Understood
In this conversation with Ed Kirwan, founder of Empathy Studios and Empathy Week, he discusses the crucial role of empathy in youth football and parent…
Sally Needham: Fear in Football and the Impact on Children
Sally Needham, a Human Development and Performance and Culture Consultant, breaks down the concept of fear in youth football development. She explains how fear is……
Beth Kerr: Cutting Out The Wellbeing Waffle For Parents Supporting Young Footballers
Wellbeing consultant Beth Kerr breaks down wellbeing for young athletes and their parents. She explains that wellbeing is about feeling comfortable, happy, and healthy, but…
Dan Micciche: Youth Footballers Hidden Challenges
In this Real Sideline Experts clip from No1Fan.club, Dan Micciche discusses the challenges young footballers face during adolescence. He highlights growth spurts that can lead…
Sharon Heidaripour: Start Early with Yoga For Footballers
Sharon Heidaripour explains how yoga’s focus on flexibility, strength and balance can directly address the unique challenges growing athletes face. She highlights specific yoga poses…