Welcome to the 54th edition of The Parents Week, your digital source for the latest and most impactful stories in football family dynamics and career management.
This week, we dive into:
- League Ranking by Total Debuts (2018–2023) A revealing graphic from the European Club Association ranks Europe’s top leagues by the total number of player debuts over five seasons – offering parents and players a clearer picture of where opportunities most often arise.
- Supporting the Person Behind the Player A powerful reflection from a performance coach attending a scholar signing evening at a Championship club. This story highlights how creating safe, non-judgmental spaces for self-reflection can help young players take ownership of their journey – not just improve performance, but nurture lasting self-belief and emotional well-being.
- What It Takes to Work as an Academy Nutritionist Go behind the scenes of life as a club nutritionist. From FA safeguarding to sports biochemistry, this deep dive into the Birmingham City FC job spec reveals how modern academy nutritionists do far more than plan meals – they play a central role in holistic player development and performance optimisation.