Supporting a young player through a career in professional football is tough. From the hours spent driving to and from training, to the planning that goes into getting them to places on time. From the meal preparation to the late nights catching up on email. From the dedication of siblings to the on-the-job psychology course you're taking. And it all happens so fast. As one season draws to a close, we take a deep breath and another pre-season is upon us.
I meet parents, guardians and family members every week, and the same questions emerge. How do we support them through this? How do we know if we are making the right decisions? How do I know he will be ok at the other end of this? How do we prepare for it? How do we prepare for if they become a professional player? How do we find time to learn about this? What will a football career be like? If you have any of these questions or similar, you're not alone.
