In this episode of Ballatallcost TV, we’re joined by a special guest, Adam, special guest Adam, a keen football fan from a family of footballing professionals, now a proud football dad.

Adam opens up about his personal football journey, and more importantly, his son’s inspiring path from grassroots football into a football academy.

We dive deep into:
▪️ The realities of grassroots football
▪️ The challenges and wins of getting into an academy
▪️ The role of parents in a young player’s career
▪️ Life after professional football
▪️ Advice for other parents and young players chasing the dream

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Grassroots to Academy Football - Hudson

In this powerful episode of BallAtAllCost, we welcome our first female guest, Cat, a dedicated football mum who shares deep insights into her son’s journey through grassroots football into academy life.

From early dreams on community pitches to the structured challenges of academy football, Cat walks us through it all from a parent’s perspective, the sacrifices, the emotional ride, and the hope every parent carries.

This is part of our ongoing Academy Series, where we spotlight stories that don’t always make the headlines.

A Mothers Story

In this episode of Ballatallcost, we’re joined by Josh, founder of Fit 4 Football – to talk all things grassroots and youth football development. 

We explore:
Josh’s journey and why he started Fit 4 Football

The realities of grassroots football in today’s world

Building discipline and good habits in young players

Helping kids break out of their comfort zones

What being “match ready” really means at youth level

Advice for parents, coaches, and up-and-coming ballers

Whether you’re a young baller, a coach, or a parent trying to support your child’s football journey, this episode is packed with insight and motivation.


Building Ballers with Fit 4 Football

It’s another episode of Ballatallcost!
This time, we’re joined by Cori and Jo from She Plays Football, a platform dedicated to empowering girls in grassroots football.

In this inspiring conversation, we dive into:

⚽ How She Plays Football was born
🎯 The goal behind the platform
👧🏽 Girls’ football vs boys’ football — the differences, challenges & progress
🏆 What it means to provide opportunity in grassroots
🌍 Their hopes for the future of female footballers

A must-watch for anyone passionate about youth development, inclusion, and the grassroots game. 🔥

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She Plays Football

Welcome to another episode of Ballatallcost! 🎙️

This time, we’re joined by Martyn Young, one of the CEOs behind ESF, the UK’s biggest youth football festival. From humble beginnings to becoming a nationwide movement, Martyn breaks down the journey of building elite grassroots tournaments, developing young talent, and managing large-scale events across the UK.

He shares valuable insights into the origin story of ESF, how they’ve impacted thousands of young footballers, the logistics behind running one of the largest youth events in Europe, advice for aspiring football event organisers and much more!

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ESF the UK's Biggest Football Festival

In this inspiring episode of Ballatallcost, we sit down with Matt Morgan and Abbie Brunker, two incredible coaches from Ryan FC Girls, as they share their coaching journeys, philosophies, and practical advice.

They discuss how they got into coaching girls’ football, building trust with parents, tips for new coaches entering the game, differences between coaching boys and girls, what makes a great grassroots football environment

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Ryan FC Girls with Matt Morgan & Abbie Brunker

In this episode of Ballatallcost Podcast, we welcome Nathan, founder of Proverbs FC, for an in-depth conversation about grassroots football and youth player development.

We cover the story behind Proverbs FC and its mission in grassroots football, parents’ role in supporting young footballers without adding pressure, why parents watching training can help player confidence and growth, do kids need to join an academy to become professionals? How Proverbs FC creates a safe, positive environment for young players to thrive. 

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Clubs in Focus - Proverbs FC

In this episode of Ball At All Cost, we sit down with Ayman, who has just signed his first scholar contract with Millwall. 

He takes us through his inspiring journey. From early trials to finally earning a place at Millwall, how he balances football, school, and friendships, overcoming setbacks and challenges along the way, the reality of academy life and what it takes to keep pushing forward

This is a must-watch for anyone chasing the dream of becoming a professional footballer. Ayman’s story proves that with hard work, discipline, and belief, progress will always come.

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From Playball to Millwall

In this Ballatallcost episode, we dive into the realities of youth football development.

Topics include: The right age for kids to join academy football, early vs later development. How parental pressure and unmet expectations can impact young players. The role of social media in recruitment and parental influence. The rise of one-on-one coaching and the financial strains on families. Mental health, aftercare, and bio-banding as crucial aspects of player development.

We’re joined by Jake Hammon (Foundation Phase Lead at Cambridge United), as he shares his experiences from both academy and grassroots levels.

From balancing school, family, and football, to what scouts look for in talent! This episode is packed with insights for parents, players, and coaches.

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What Scouts Really Look for w/ Jake Hammond

In this powerful episode of Ballatallcost, we sit down with Melvin Minter, a seasoned non-league goalkeeper, entrepreneur, and inspiring figure in the world of football.

We go beyond the pitch to explore: Mental resilience and bouncing back from setbacks, Fly4Sport and goalkeeping entrepreneurship, Rising Ballers’ impact on players like Iliman Ndiaye, working with Harry Kane, the viral spotlight, staying grounded, and lessons from High Performance Habits, the importance of starting young with technical basics, how to develop as a modern-day goalkeeper in the Pep Guardiola era, a heartfelt tribute to Lisa, a grassroots football legend

Melvin shares the realities of non-league football, the pressure of going viral, and the mindset needed to thrive.

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From Non-League Dreams to Viral Success

This episode of BallAtAllCost tells a dad’s story as he watches his daughter grow in the game. It starts quietly and builds to a Chelsea trial where she scores from midfield, the moment everything shifts.

It shows what people don’t see: late nights, tough calls, money worries, and the ups and downs of backing a young player. It also touches on why representation matters, the hurdles girls still face, and the pride that comes when hard work turns into real progress.

The goal is the headline. The journey is the heart.

Academy Series - A Dad's Story

This podcast dives deep into the world of grassroots football, offering insights and guidance to help parents navigate the often challenging and intricate landscape of youth sports. Each episode provides practical advice, tackling issues like player development, balancing commitments, managing expectations, and understanding the nuances of the grassroots football ecosystem.

Join the grassroots football dads as they share their insights and experiences along with  established guests sharing their vast knowledge on a  weekly basis.

Grassroots to Academy Football - Hudson

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