Welcome to the 58th edition of The Parents Week, your trusted source for the most meaningful stories in football family dynamics and development.
This week, we dive into:
New data on academy transitions across Europe, and what the numbers reveal about how clubs are guiding youth players into the professional ranks
Why perspective is the most powerful mental tool at season’s end, and how parents can gently help their children reflect and recharge before the next step
Lessons from top scouts at Soccerex on how early talent is identified, how family and community influence player potential, and why data will never replace human connection