Blog for Parents of Young Athletes

Any young person with an intense passion for soccer and a burning desire to become a professional soccer player will have to make sacrifices to reach the top. This could mean giving up free time, spending time away from home, or having a less active social life. However, a player’s academic studies should not be compromised or neglected in the pursuit of…

would you like to reach your full potential as a soccer player? Then you will need much more than talent and ambition to achieve it. To become a great soccer player you need technique, intelligence, fitness and the right mentality to perform at the highest level. The problem is that it is not very easy to know for sure how…

In our recent case study, we examined the impact that football academies can have on young football players and their parents. But what about those that work inside the academies? How does the modern Coach perceive the role that football academies can play in the development of young children? And what advice would they give to fellow coaches and to the…

There is no legal age limit that stops you from becoming a professional soccer player. What exists instead are ages when the game looks at you on its own, and ages when nobody looks unless you make them. That is the real distinction, and almost nobody explains it. It is also why how old you have to be to play…

If you’re wondering how to become a professional soccer player, it takes more than natural talent and motivation. You’ll need contacts, support, information about your performance, knowledge about your opportunities, and probably a little bit of luck. The high performance soccer academies we offer at Ertheo can help you get that push you need and really understand how to be…

Parents of students who have attended academies and schools have shared their thoughts on the benefits of soccer camps , which are much more than just a place to play sports. The definition of a summer camp can encompass many things, but parents’ testimonials make it clear that it is a place where boys and girls have one of the…

If you want to become a professional football player, you’re not alone. Many young soccer players all around the world dream about playing professionally. However, not everyone can make it to the top. Competition is intense, and only the most dedicated players get to play professionally. So, what does it mean to be dedicated? Dedicated players recognize that to achieve their…

All high-performance summer football camps feature intensive training for advanced players who want to take their skills to the next level. Read more about high-performance camps and compare your options below: Help Choosing – Compare your options PDF What’s the difference between a high-performance camp and a standard camp? Participant skill level One of the greatest differences bteween high-performance summer football camps…

For many families it is very expensive to send a son or daughter to a residential football camp, especially if it’s a camp in another country, with the additional cost of travel to be added to the price. There’s a substantial difference in the prices between the different football camps that we offer (see the article ‘Why is there so much difference in price between…