Play Train Grow

Fionn practiced like he was being watched by someone who could give a chance to achieve his dreams. 

We talk about playing your own game in your own way and how this encourages you to develop into the person and player you want to be. 

Dealing with injuries is a topic without much focus in youth sports and Fionn suffered more than most and he opens up on how this struggle help him back. especially when he was an apprentice within touching distance of his life goal. 

This episode will give you a perspective on the highs and lows within academy football while chasing your dreams as a teenager

Declan explains how self confidence, the need to win and learning to love the hard parts of the game are pushing him forward. learning from the stands. Reflect and improve yourself as it could always be worse. 

life as a teenage footballer. dedicated and focused on establishing myself in the 1st team, goal on debuts not enough!! fixing mistakes and not repeating poor performances after storming home. 

Lessons from a journey through professional football from small town Alloa to Rangers and beyond.

Mati is brave and honest as he opens up on his dream to play professional football. the ups and downs that all happen during high school!! the pressures placed on young athletes at 15/16/17 years of age

 The sacrifices and challenges of academy football that nobody recognises.

"I get the 6 am bus and 3 trains to get to training" 

From playing for your country to being released and feeling like your not trusted.

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