Dr Andrea Frith: 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……
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Per Mertesacker: Life Lessons In Youth Football
Balancing Expectations, Injuries, and Priorities in Football. Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker dissects the intricacies of defending in this exclusive clip. Gain insights from a true……
Chris Ramsey, MBE: Impact of the Release Process on Players and their Families.
In the short clip, Chris Ramsey, MBE, a well-respected football executive having worked at top clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Queen’s Park Rangers, shares his……
Beyond Release: What Next?
Kate Iorpenda, reflects on the release process and the challenge of finding new clubs As a mum who has supported two sons through a decade……
S2, Episode 1: Meet Kate-The Realities of the Release Process (Full Interview)
In ‘Behind the Boots,’ Kate Iorpenda discusses her journey navigating academy football with her two Please, login, Signup or Upgrade your membership to view this…
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……
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……
Tanya Kumar: Eat Right, Start Early
Tanya Kumar: Arsenals Sports Nutritionist, working with Parents and kids to Influence nutritional food choices in the youth for better health and performance. Click to……
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……
What is Safeguarding in Youth Football?
What every parent and guardian should know: As a parent or guardian involved in youth football, you’ve likely heard the term “safeguarding” thrown about. But……