BYF Announces ‘Footy Academy’
PROGRAM AIMS TO ENRICH THE YOUTH, MENTOR ATHLETES ALONG THEIR JOURNEY
BackYardFooty founder Hugh Roberts is launching an educational webinar series aiming to enrich the youth and mentor athletes along their journeys. This unique opportunity seeks to provide an outlet for young players to learn directly from professional athletes - not just current athletes, but successful retirees, trainers, and coaches.
BackYardFooty’s new “Footy Academy” will go through Roberts’ eight year professional career and not only dissect the journey of becoming a professional athlete, but explain the importance of other mechanisms such as nutrition, business, mental toughness and other key components that make up a pro athlete.
The course is slated to meet virtually once a week for four weeks. Each session will run at least an hour, however attendees should expect longer. In addition to the live instruction, there will be downloadable presentations also made available to students. Every session will be recorded as well and will be offered as a package at the end of the four-week course as an e-book available for purchase.
Roberts will be offering two different course packages for students in order to accommodate different styles of learning. Group sessions as well as individual, one-on-one sessions will be offered—all running at least on hour..
“Group sessions are a great way to meet and engage with other students who are on the same journey as yourself”, Roberts said. "With group sessions, you get a chance to listen and discuss with other students as well as listen to and ask guests questions. Individual sessions are an even better way to hone in on your specific needs to help you achieve your dreams”.
He will also be offering ongoing, advanced-level courses periodically throughout the year. These sessions will entail more detailed topics, groups activities and a higher understanding of skills
In addition to the sessions and presentations, students will receive weekly emailed updates on guests attending each session, as well as presentations and other announcements. Roberts notes that the online nature of this class aims to help students take an active role in the learning process by engaging and collaborating with other students and the instructors on a regular basis both in the live sessions and through group activities.
“These changes take time and I'm fully committed to helping youth athletes achieve their dreams,” Roberts said. “There’s no other outlet where you can meet, listen, learn and interact with professionals like this."
Those interested in signing up can do so by clicking here. Details such as pricing and an official start date are forthcoming, and questions can be sent to backyardfootyent@gmail.com. Part of the proceeds from each attendee will also go to the “Footy’s Got You Foundation,” BackYardFooty’s charity foundation that helps local charities in Charlotte, North Carolina.
About BackYardFooty
BYF is one of the most popular soccer brands in the Footy world, continuously growing and improving while representing the Black community. BYF follows the journey of the professional soccer player Hugh Roberts, as he enters his eighth year as a pro consistently showing behind-the-scenes content into the professional life.
