Development – The Outer Game!

Welcome to a unique space where, for once, it is not about your child’s game plan. We steer clear of talking about Cruyff turns, Ronaldo spins, and other complex football skills. For us, the ‘Outer Game’ is about nurturing your child’s development and growth in other aspects. We bring in experts to support physical and mental development, nutrition, growth, injury prevention, and education. Other parents share the practical things that helped or hindered their child’s progress.

We also tackle the often misunderstood role of parents in youth football, providing insights to ensure you’re a positive force in your child’s sporting life. Our resources are different. They’re designed to support you in creating a positive environment for your child to thrive, ensuring that no matter the outcome on the pitch, the overall experience is always positive. 

Explore some of our resources to get you started.

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Per Mertesacker: Life Lessons In Youth Football

Balancing Expectations, Injuries, and Priorities in Football. Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker…

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…

Tanya Kumar: Eat Right, Start Early

Tanya Kumar: Arsenals Sports Nutritionist, working with Parents and kids to Influence nutritional…

Grant Cornock: Balancing Education with Football

In this short clip, we spoke with a former professional football player turned teacher Grant Cornock…

Sharon Heidaripour: Start Early with Yoga For Footballers

Sharon Heidaripour explains how yoga’s focus on flexibility, strength and balance can directly…

Saul Isaksson-Hurst: Football Creativity for Top Performance

Sought-after personal football coach Saul Isaksson-Hurst, shares invaluable insights on unlocking…