Football career knowledge base · · 5 min read

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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I'm listening, what do you do?

In as little as 12 weeks, you can begin your journey, independent of the club, on learning the inside game the clubs are playing, develop a career playbook with tangible goals to work towards and plans for dealing with events and have a clear mind on what the future will hold.

Are we doing the right thing?
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Are we doing the right thing?

Instead of thinking "are we making the right decision?", we should be asking "what is the decision we feel most comfortable with right now?" And once that decision has been made, ask "How do we make sure, we make the most of the opportunities that flow from that decision".

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