The Real Metrics of an Online Football Portfolio In today’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to talk about what makes a successful online portfolio. There are many things that make an online portfolio successful, but it all depends on your goals and aspirations. When most people start an online portfolio, they seem to think that the goal is to get likes, engagement and followers. But this isn't optimal. The success of your online portfolio is not defined by your number of...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Why Generalists Thrive in Football: The Key to Early Success In today’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to share why being a generalist is much better than being a specialist, especially for aspiring and new football professionals. When you’re starting your career you’re not going to be working at Manchester United. You’re likely going to be working at a club lower down the football pyramid, and with a smaller budget and team. You have to be able to wear different hats, the...
16 days ago • 2 min read
7 Soft Skills Every Football Professional Needs In today’s issue of Football Progression Path, I’ll share the 7 essential soft skills for a football career and provide key actions to help you develop them. You might have excellent coding skills, you might be brilliant at scouting new talent and writing reports. But having the best technical skills in the world will not matter if you’re unable to have emotional intelligence, a development focus and personal skills. Most aspiring, new or...
23 days ago • 2 min read
How to Perfect Your Football CV and Stand Out from the Crowd In today’s issue, I’m going to teach you how to create a professional football CV that will set you apart from the competition. A well-crafted CV is the gateway to new opportunities in football, whether you’re applying for analysis, scouting, or any football-related role. If you want recruiters to take you seriously and ensure you don’t end up overlooked, a concise, professional CV can make all the difference. It demonstrates your...
30 days ago • 3 min read
5 Ways You're Holding Yourself Back in Football Without Realising It Hey friends! In today’s issue of Football Progression Path, I will discuss the 5 ways you're holding yourself back on your football journey. Football is a competitive industry where you must do everything possible to progress your development, build relationships, and stand out from the crowd. However, if you are aspiring or new to the game, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. This leads to procrastination, time...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Kickstart Your Football Career Without Quitting Your Day Job In today's issue of Football Progression Path, I'll show you how to build a football career while working your current day job. Many people mistakenly believe they need to quit their day job in order to start a career football - this isn't true. Most people break into the industry through part-time or freelance work initially. You don't have to go all in straight away. You don’t need to be an expert. Learn daily, share it, be...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
The 1-1-1 Framework For Online Portfolio Content In this issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to teach you the 1-1-1 framework for online portfolio content. Understanding the impact of different types of content, and how it can help you target the right audience is key for your portfolio. Everyone has different goals, and the purpose of an online portfolio is to showcase your skills and knowledge to the right people. For example, if your goal is to land a job in professional football...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
The 3 Pronged Method To Find Jobs In Football In today’s issue of Progression Path I’m going to teach you the 3 pronged method to find jobs in football. It can be overwhelming when you start looking and applying for jobs in football. There are lots of different career websites, all with different job adverts. You also need to have a CV ready to go, with a cover letter, and then you can start applying. In reality applying for jobs through this “traditional method’ isn’t the only way. Going...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
5 Steps to Starting Your Scouting Journey Football Progression Path #1 In today’s issue of the progression path I’m going to share the 5 steps to get you started on your scouting journey: The barrier to entry into scouting has never been lower, everything you need to get started is free and online. Everyone seems to think you need all sorts of qualifications, experience and access to expensive tools. Let me tell you, you don’t. Scouting is a dream job for many, you have the ability to start...
2 months ago • 3 min read