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Was listening to a Times podcast with Pulis where he's talking about academy football (which he's super into as his grandson is in an academy). He's arguing for personal tutors for all players from 14-16 to help them with their other strong points, with academies building networks with colleges and universities, and if they're dropped on the eve of their GSCEs (which happens to hundreds of young boys) to help cushion the blow, get them enrolled into colleges where there's also a games-programme playing football regularly which allows them to be looked at by clubs while they prepare for another life direction.
I was a bit surprised to hear that it's not already the case. And then they dished out the stats: 0.5% from u10 make it, 78% of those who are on a scholarship at 18 are no longer in football by the age of 22.
What would the ideal - and realistic - safety net look like?
Paywalled article. Pod.
I was a bit surprised to hear that it's not already the case. And then they dished out the stats: 0.5% from u10 make it, 78% of those who are on a scholarship at 18 are no longer in football by the age of 22.
What would the ideal - and realistic - safety net look like?
Paywalled article. Pod.
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