Education and Learning

Building Your Child’s Support Team: Working Effectively with Coaches and Academy Staff ‘The real turning point wasn’t a training breakthrough or a great performance,’ reflects David, whose son spent six years in a Premier League academy. ‘It was when we finally understood that we were part of a team supporting him—not just spectators of his…

The Mental Game: Psychological Skills Your Son is Developing at the Academy When James first joined the academy at age nine, his parents focussed on the obvious benefits—professional coaching, superior facilities, and a pathway to potential footballing success. Seven years later, his mother Sarah has a different perspective: ‘The technical training has been excellent, of…