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Season 2 - Behind The Game: The Role Of Player Care In Modern Football ft. Matt Shepherd
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Welcome back to Life in Sport — Season 2 kicks off with Matt Shepherd, Player Care Manager at Tottenham Hotspur Women’s Academy. In this powerful conversation, Matt opens up about what Player Care really means, why it's essential in modern football, and how the role has evolved to support players as people first — not just athletes.
We discuss:
What Player Care actually involves day to day
The human side of elite football
How clubs can better support youth and academy players Building identity and resilience beyond the pitch
Lessons that apply far beyond sport
Whether you're involved in football, leadership, education, or just passionate about the people behind performance — this episode has something for you. 🔔
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