‘Things getting back’: compromising player welfare
Parents, guardians and others in the support network must take a vested interest in the holistic development of the person and not just them as a player. I would go as far as saying those groups need to be more focused on the development of the whole person than anything else.
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What Would I Tell My Younger Self? Reflections on the Ups and Downs of Being a Footballer
Often too proud to show weakness in a sport linked with masculinity, young players risk feeling isolated. My transition from academy to first-team football taught me that these experiences are shared by many, regardless of their career path.
