This is the number of pro academy games your child should play
The guidelines to guarantee your child is getting enough match play.
Help build your child's self-confidence for pro academy football
Confidence is the key to success. At a pro academy, even more so. Unfortunately, it's a quality a lot of today's young players lack. It takes time to build up a strong football mentality. Follow our parent advice and help your child know how.
From working at McDonalds to Premier League player
The impact of being released can make young footballers stop in their tracks. It can even put them off the game completely. This player's story of fortitude & shifts at Mcdonalds went on to make him a Premier League player.
What to do if your child gets released from a pro academy
Getting released from a pro football academy. Something you never want your child to experience. But the reality is, many young players will. If the time comes, a parent will need to be there for support, and here's how to go about it.
What he did at 13 made Monaco sign him on the spot
Talent, luck, focus and hard-work all ingredients for a life in football. Many look at the money, cars and big houses but ignore journey. Former Monaco & Liverpool player Salif Diao made a commitment at 13 that highlights a modern-day problem in youngsters.