We have just returned from an incredible week in North Carolina both personally and professionally.
Back in the UK we have been reflecting on how we have been enriched by the experiences and the people we had the pleasure of meeting.
It was a privilege to speak at the inaugural Institute for Youth Sports Leaders (IYSL) conference in Winston-Salem, where over 100 youth sports leaders gathered to share best practices, tackle real-world challenges, and build a stronger community.
We then visited North Carolina Fusion in person for the first time, one of our long term partners who we have been working with virtually over the last few years to deliver a session for parents.
It was also great to visit the Charlotte FC Academy, meet some staff and and watch some training. With our experience of working across Premier League academies in the UK, it was a great opportunity to compare and contrast similar environments and discuss both common and individual challenges faced, as well as celebrate some of the incredible work that goes on in these environments.
We have been blown away by the response to our work in the US with a number of projects already in the pipeline and are looking forward to our next visit in early August.
