{"product_id":"the-long-audition-john-allpress-9781912307098","title":"The Long Audition: How to Become a Professional Footballer","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it take to become a professional footballer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mix of luck, opportunity, football ability and intelligence, along with attitude and character, will give you a fighting chance of getting recruited into a football academy, staying there, and progressing in the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're a young player currently in an academy, this book will help you make the most of it. If you're playing the game at grassroots level and want to get into an academy, this book will advise you on what you need to do to get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhoever you are, one thing is true: you've got a chance at fulfilling your potential and achieving your football dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut it all depends on what you want and how hard you're willing to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you ready for your long audition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReading this superb book, written by a highly distinguished and respected coach, educator and mentor, with an outstanding record of developing talented players for over 30 years, will empower you to achieve many things.\u003cbr\u003eThe book will: \u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003eHelp you gain a clearer understanding of what your journey is going to look like and give you some control over itOffer you valuable tips to help you create your personal pathwayGive you the confidence to continue to work hard to achieve your hopes and dreamsImmerse yourself in the spirit of footballHelp you to retain a deep love of football for the rest of your life, regardless of the level you ultimately reach.\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy reading this book, you'll be better-equipped to build your own legacy. One thing is certain: if you follow the guidelines and principles set forth in this book, have talent, a strong work ethic, self-belief, and good fortune, you stand a very good chance of passing your long audition. May I take the opportunity to wish you well on your ever so exciting journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Tony Whelan Acad\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Allpress\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 191230709X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781912307098\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Elite Soccer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/17\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.38d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Allpress","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659522224383,"sku":"9781912307098","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-long-audition-john-allpress-9781912307098","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}