Tim Jones: Social and Emotional Learning in Football Academies

Football academies in the UK have been under critical scrutiny by many researchers. Described as hierarchical, short-termist and embodying hegemonic notions of masculinity, it has been argued that they often contribute to identity foreclosure in young players. But are these academies addressing these problems and working towards supporting a more balanced development? Tim Jones, aContinue reading “Tim Jones: Social and Emotional Learning in Football Academies”