Season 2 - Behind The Game: The Role Of Player Care In Modern Football ft. Matt Shepherd

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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