Importance of choosing the right soccer club or academy.
Is it enough to choose the team that is focused on winning?
Case study of three parents and their academy choices.
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Importance of choosing the right soccer club or academy.
Is it enough to choose the team that is focused on winning?
Case study of three parents and their academy choices.
Smart decisions Piotr took that went against common wisdom.
Tough choices and sacrifices he had to make to support Caroline.
His advice to aspiring Smart Sports Parents.
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