The Realities of Life as a Player: Lessons from the Journey
For many, becoming a professional footballer represents the ultimate dream—fame, fortune, and living out a passion for the game. Yet, as I’ve learned over the years, and as Dr Platts’ research indicates, this dream comes with layers of complexity that often go unseen.
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We need to develop a 'turn-back time' before reaching a scholarship or a professional contract. Set out, before the ascent begins, what the young player and family are happy to carry on with and what they are not.
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I have launched a four-part online course, which builds on the live sessions I have been doing in clubs. It is for young players and their families to engage with and gives a clear set of frameworks to assess whether university is right for you.
Is university right for you?
The unintended consequence of this concoction is that someone who is perhaps not ready for university feels compelled to go to university at an institution that is not fit to support them in their development.