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……
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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,…
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……
FA Safeguarding Course for Parents
Did you know the FA has a safeguarding course for parents/carers? Don’t worry; we didn’t either until we started our platform. It takes only…
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……
Tanya Kumar: Eat to Compete (Full Interview)
Welcome to this episode of “The Real Sideline Expert,” where we delve into the pivotal role of sports nutrition in youth football with Tanya Kumar,……
Dr Andrea Firth: Beyond the Game (Full Interview)
Dr. Andrea Firth, a sports psychologist at Leeds United football club and a lecturer at the University College of Football Business, brings a unique perspective……
Children’s Rights
The Council of Europe promotes and supports youth football across member countries. They focus on grassroots development, education, sports integrity, social inclusion, and cooperation. They…
Mental Health & Wellbeing in Youth Atheletes
There is a lot of information for families on mental health and wellbeing, which we will link to below. On this platform, we would like…