In this powerful episode of BallAtAllCost, we welcome our first female guest, Cat, a dedicated football mum who shares deep insights into her son’s journey through grassroots football into academy life.From early dreams on community pitches to the structured challenges of academy football, Cat walks us through it all from a parent’s perspective, the sacrifices, the emotional ride, and the hope every parent carries.This is part of our ongoing Academy Series, where we spotlight stories that don’t always make the headlines.In this powerful episode of BallAtAllCost, we welcome our first female guest, Cat, a dedicated football mum who shares deep insights into her son’s journey through grassroots football into academy life.From early dreams on community pitches to the structured challenges of academy football, Cat walks us through it all from a parent’s perspective, the sacrifices, the emotional ride, and the hope every parent carries.This is part of our ongoing Academy Series, where we spotlight stories that don’t always make the headlines.