Before You Sign: Essential Questions to Ask Any Football Academy The academy scout has watched your son play. The phone call came. Now you’re sitting in an impressive facility, being shown state-of-the-art equipment and hearing about the pathway to professional football. Your child’s eyes are wide with excitement. The staff are friendly, professional, and enthusiastic…
Beyond Football: How Academy Training Develops the Whole Person ‘He’s not the same boy who started at the academy three years ago,’ reflects Michael, watching his 13-year-old son confidently lead a group warmup session. ‘He was so shy you could barely hear him speak. Now look at him—organising others, communicating clearly, taking responsibility. That’s not…
From Academy to University: How Football Training Prepares Boys for Higher Education When 18-year-old Marcus was released from a Premier League academy after eight years, his initial devastation quickly gave way to an unexpected realisation. As university began, he found himself thriving in ways his peers weren’t. ‘I was automatically managing my time better than…