Behind the Boots - Episode 13. "Rejected by Chelsea, rejected by Watford, rejected by QPR, he was about to train as a gardener" say Jim & Sue, parents of Chris Mepham

Episode 13. "Rejected by Chelsea, rejected by Watford, rejected by QPR, he was about to train as a gardener" say Jim & Sue, parents of Chris Mepham

10/26/23 • 56 min

Jim and Sue Mepham, the proud parents of professional footballer Chris Mepham at Bournemouth FC. Here we explore their remarkable journey of how his parents supported Chris through the highs and lows of the industry. Constant setbacks almost led him to train as a gardener with his uncle, but with some extra encouragement from his mum Sue, he was willing to give it one last go.
This episode really tunes into not only the physical, logistical, financial challenges of parents supporting the youth football journey but also the mental ones which we rarely hear about. A beautiful account from a humble and dedicated family.

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Episode 12. Alain & Vanessa parents who foster a winning mindset in football

"Facing a football club, we were a little bit lost and a little naive".
Vanessa and Alain went above and beyond to learn to develop a champion mentality. Like many, they've supported their son through the highs and lows of youth football, but despite challenges like their son's injuries and living away from home, they remained steadfast in their support, creating a positive environment for their son to thrive.
Their positivity and unwavering commitment to their son's success are truly inspiring.

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Episode 14. "Your son or daughter's obsession with the game has to surpass yours."

The honesty and self-awareness of Anayo father of a talented youngest who played at top UK academies, openly shared his challenges, acknowledging his role in the difficulties which undoubtly impacted his son's progression. Listen to his moments of self-reflection as he admits to placing excessive pressure on his son and overstepping boundaries with the academy staff and rules.

This episode offers a powerful insight into the importance of balance when navigating the youth football journey and admire Anayo's courage in sharing his story.