The Realities of Life as a Player: Lessons from the Journey
For many, becoming a professional footballer represents the ultimate dream—fame, fortune, and living out a passion for the game. Yet, as I’ve learned over the years, and as Dr Platts’ research indicates, this dream comes with layers of complexity that often go unseen.
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"But we have the data, why wouldn't we use it?". You can only use data if you know how to handle it.
Where do you get your information?
Reading this article made me realise the need for people like me (and others, of course) to rally against such populist writing.
What can we learn from Benfica Academy
Last week, I chatted with a representative from Benfica about their academy. There are some valuable lessons for us all to take from that chat.