Lets face it, we all hit set backs, its how we bounce back

Bouncing Back: Why Setbacks Don’t Define You

Ever wondered what it’s really like to bounce back? Read on.

No matter the industry, job, task, or relationship, we all face difficult situations. It’s inevitable. But what separates long-term success from short-term struggle is the ability to cope, adapt, and grow from those challenges.

In this blog, I want to take you through parts of my own professional journey so far—navigating the highs, the lows, the unexpected turns, and the lessons that surfaced only in reflection.

More importantly, I want to help normalise the conversation around setbacks, especially the stigma surrounding being released by a professional academy. It’s a moment many young athletes fear, a moment that feels defining—but doesn’t have to be.

So ask yourself this:
If your child is released from a professional club—on what might feel like the worst day of their playing career—what can you do to support them?

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