Why only one dream?
Dual Dream
About
Many academy footballers appear to be on track for a professional football, however very few of these players actually go on to have a sustained professional career, and even those who do will spend over two-thirds of their working life in a non-playing career. Just how well prepared are young players in South Africa for these realities?
Having information, statistics and real life case studies can empower players, as well as parents, coaches and academies to consider a shift away from a belief that having a sole focus on professional football is the only way.
A ‘dual-dream’ approach encourages young players to pursue football to the highest level they can, whilst also crucially developing and pursuing other dreams in life too. Academic focus, character development, scholarship opportunities and alternative career planning can ensure that academies and coaches are helping nurture and develop young people with a clear purpose in life regardless of their progress on the field.
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Special Report: The lost boys of football
In Premier League academies there are around 3,500 boys - but of those entering academies at the age of nine, fewer than 0.5% will ever make a living from the game. So what happens to those who don’t make it? And does football adequately prepare them for life and alternative careers?
A UK Case Study...a global problem
Dave Waters
Dave is founder of Dual Dream. He has a passion for seeing young footballers go on to fulfil their full potential on and off the field.
He has 20 years football coaching experience around the world, holding a UEFA B coaching licence. He has focused on elite development in Cape Town since 2011 with ASD Cape Town and since 2015 specialising in the earlier formation years with Ubuntu Football.
He has developed and delivered various lifeskill and character formation materials for young footballers, whilst providing coach education courses for the Cape Town football community.
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dave@dualdream.org