Articles

The written side of Project Footballer

Practical guides for football parents, built from our conversations with former professionals, scouts, academy parents and experts. Each one links to the full episode.

Hub guide

Released at under-15s, Premier League defender: what Ethan Pinnock's journey teaches parents

Millwall released Ethan Pinnock at under-15s. He went through non-league, A levels and a degree before reaching the Premier League. What parents can take from his route.

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Opinion

Futsal, Spain and smarter footballers: what parents can learn from Lescott v Ursell

Joleon Lescott and Rob Ursell argued about why Spain produce smarter footballers. Where they agreed is where parents can help: decisions, first touch and patience.

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Story

Born in August? What a relative age expert wants football parents to know

Stephen Lawrence was told his August-born son would never play professionally. He went on to play for Wales. What the relative age effect is and what parents can do.

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