Thank you for tuning in to the 29th Episode of Evolving Mindset Mental Health Podcast. In this weeks episode, Host Phil was joined by Alan Tonge, a former football player and apprentice from Manchester United. Alan talks about the sudden end of his football career due to his injury, which stopped him from playing in his 24. Phil and Alan focus on the importance of building the identity of young sportsmen through education or learning new skills that can prevent them from being lost when they finish their careers. They discuss the false expectations that clubs often give to young sportsmen and emphasize the difference between the feelings of young sportsmen after injuries or dismissals and the mental health support offered. Make the most of the chat between two experienced former football players because they can best understand what you may be facing right now. Make sure to follow Evolving Mindset on all social media platforms to stay up to date with our current mental health programmes.

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