Most parents worry when they see their child getting kicked, pushed, or knocked over in football — and that’s completely normal.

But here’s the part nobody tells you:

Those little bumps and tackles are one of the BEST ways for children to grow confidence, resilience, toughness and real game understanding.

In today’s episode, we break down the physical side of kids’ football…what’s normal…what to ignore…and what actually helps your child long-term.

We talk about:

• Why kids foul each other far more by accident than on purpose
• How to help your child become more confident in tackles
• Why you shouldn’t panic when they hit the floor
• The mindset shift parents NEED to make
• What coaches should (and shouldn’t) be doing
• Why resilience is built through PLAY, not pressure
• How the best players in the world learned to love physical contact
• When you should speak to the coach
• Why entering the pitch is the worst thing a parent can do
• What to do if your child gets fouled all the time
• Why physicality can’t be taught in 1-1 sessions — but CAN be developed elsewhere

Whether your child is shy, timid, super technical, or pushing towards academy level… this episode will help you understand what’s really happening on the pitch and how to support them in the best way possible.

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Tell us in the comments:

What’s your child like with tackles? Confident? Hesitant? Avoids them? Loves them? Anything you/they need help with?

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