Sports Psychology

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    Walking on Eggshells: The Uncomfortable Power Dynamic Between Academy Coaches and Parents

    Walking on Eggshells: The Uncomfortable Power Dynamic Between Academy Coaches and Parents You’ve probably felt it—that knot in your stomach before speaking to your child’s academy coach. The careful selection of words. The fear that asking the wrong question or expressing concern might somehow affect your son’s standing or playing time. You’re not imagining it,…

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    The 99.5%: What Happens to Boys Released from Football Academies

    The 99.5%: What Happens to Boys Released from Football Academies The statistics are stark and unforgiving: approximately 99.5% of children who enter football academies will never make a living as professional players. Your son, regardless of his talent or how many years he dedicates to an academy, is statistically almost certain to be amongst this…