Working with Parents in Sport were featured on  Sky Sports for their in-depth mini-documentary series “Chasing the Dream” gaining a closer look into the football academy system. Grateful that we were featured in episode 6.

There is such a huge amount of positive work going on within the academy system by a whole myriad of people with a far greater focus on education, holistic development and player care.

Undoubtedly, progress is being made and we are delighted to play a small part in our work supporting academy management, coaches, parents and young players across both the Premier League and Football League.

To watch the whole series you can catch up on demand on Sky TV or on You Tube.

In this episode former NFL coach, Captain of GB Women’s team and Sky Sports and Talk Sport Broadcaster Phoebe Schecter joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss her varied life in sport, being a strong role model and how parents can support and inspire their daughters on their sporting journey.

During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:

• Phoebe’s experience of coaching in the NFL
• The importance of trust and humility in any organisation
• Taking opportunities when doors are opened for you
• Body image and the importance of young girls having access to the correct equipment and clothing
• The increasing challenges of technology for young females today
• Coaches understanding the importance of meeting the needs of female players and creating the right environments for them
• Supporting our daughters to develop key building blocks including resilience and effective conversation skills
• The value of role models and allowing our children to dream

Phoebe Schecter is a former NFL coach, Britain’s first female coach in the sport, captain of the GB women’s team, a flag football ambassador and now a broadcaster with Sky Sports and talkSPORT.