27/08/2026
This was just one small part of a much bigger training session that involved practising free kicks, experimenting, adjusting, repeating and learning.
Watching my son work is a great reminder of how development is about so much more than the outcome. It’s the willingness to listen, the patience to practise, the resilience to try again, the focus to make adjustments, and the enjoyment that keeps bringing you back for more.
Those qualities matter in football, but they extend far beyond it. We can become so focused on where we want to arrive that we forget there is something incredibly valuable happening on the way there.
Every repetition teaches us something, every mistake gives us information, and every small improvement becomes evidence that the work is taking us somewhere.
As his dad, of course I’m incredibly proud of him. But one of my favourite things about these sessions has nothing to do with football at all. My favourite thing is that we genuinely love doing this together.
Whatever his journey ultimately holds, these are moments I’ll treasure - a father and son sharing something we love while he continues to learn, grow and show himself what he’s capable of.
No matter who you are, enjoy your work, embrace the learning, and trust the process.
Show Yourself You Can.