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……
Category: Parent Insights (clips)
Alejandra: Academy Retain and Release Process
In this clip, Alejandra tells of her days at an academy supporting her two sons as they strived to develop into professional players. Some things……
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……
Joanne: Positivity, Communication and Self-Drive
Lioness’s mum, Joanne Stanway’s Top Tips for Supporting Your Child’s Youth Football Journey. Get ready for a dose of wisdom from Joanne Stanway, the proud mother……
Chuka: Earning a Living From Football is an Achievement
Here’s a clip from our Behind the Boots podcast! With Chuka Iwobi, the Dad of Premer League Player Alex Iwobi. Chuka generously shares his experiences and……
Sue & Jim : Balancing Education and Football
Ever wondered how to juggle your child’s football dreams with their schoolwork? Jim and Sue Mepham have been there and done that, and they’re sharing……
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……
Les : Parenting an Athlete
Tune in to this snippet from the full Behind the Boots Podcast for an eye-opening discussion with Les Smith Rowe, father of talented Arsenal footballer……
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……