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What makes some people thrive in football: their technical skills, their experience, or something deeper? Beyond tactics, training, and talent lies an often-overlooked factor in football career development: professional identity . Understanding who you are in your role, what drives you, what you value, and how others see you can shape not only your performance but the direction of your entire career in football. What is...
In recent years, the provision of aftercare for deselected football academy players has received increased attention, with clubs like Crystal Palace introducing schemes designed to keep ex-academy players in the game and offer help in building careers outside football. However, emotional support for these young players is still lacking, and Rich Wilkinson, founder of the not-for-profit organisation Support After Sport, is committed to...