Troy: Navigating the Challenges of Academy Football
This snippet from our chat with Troy Townsend, father of Professional Footballer Andros Townsend, shares his experiences and insights into parenting challenges in the world of professional football.
Troy opens up about his son’s personal struggles as a young player and the difficulty his family faced in recognising the extent of his suffering. He sheds light on the absence of guidance for parents dealing with these situations and the immense pressure placed on young individuals in the public eye today. Listen to this compelling interview as Troy advocates for industry support and education to help parents identify signs of distress and provide the necessary support.
Watch Troy’s full Behind the Boots episode here or other clips from Troy here.
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