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Player Protection

Child Protection Week is a national event held during the first week of September. The event focuses on child protection being everyone’s business.Since 2021,...

 The Gritty Footballer

Grit is about determination, resolve, resilience, discipline, self control, persistence and a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve important goals. Research leader...

The Resilient Footballer

Building resilience is crucial for young football players as it helps them navigate the inevitable ups and downs of the game. The Oxford Dictionary defines resilience as – ‘The capacity to...

THE OPTIMISTIC FOOTBALLER

What is Optimism? Optimism is a mental attitude characterised by hope and confidence in success and a positive future. Optimists tend to view hardships as...