What Every Football Parent Needs to Hear – A Deep Dive with Project Footballer

Our first blog post stems from listening to the incredible guys at Project Footballer, who are doing such a great job of bringing awareness to children's journeys into football. They regularly unpack the nuances of nature vs. nurture, the real odds, and what development really means—not just for the player, but for the whole family.

In this episode, they sit down with Chris Platts, a career coach with a PhD and the author of the largest independent study into football career trajectories. What follows is a deeply honest, data-backed look at what it truly means to “make it” in football.

🎙 Why this is a powerful listen for AXOL families:

• It challenges the 0.012% myth with real numbers, context, and clarity

• It helps parents and players understand how to define success on their own terms

• It gives practical, compassionate advice for planning a well-rounded journey—even when you're all in on the dream

• And it reminds us that whether or not you reach the top, your child’s identity is more than a stat line

Whether your child is playing every day or just starting their journey, this episode is a must-listen. It’s not about crushing dreams—it’s about equipping them. 

Listen to the episode here: