Football Progression Path

Weekly newsletter by Liam Henshaw

Practical Tips to Help You Create Opportunities in Football.

Whether you're an aspiring analyst or scout, struggling to make opportunities in the game, or seeking a career switch into football.

The Football Progression Path is here to guide you.

Every Monday morning, you'll get 1 actionable tip to progress your journey in football.

Previous Issues of Football Progression Path:

Balancing the Football Career Triangle: Location, Impact, Pay

In this week’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to discuss the football career triangle. A recent conversation with Tom Worville about career development and progression brought to light an idea of his about a career triangle within football. This framework is all about highlighting a...

by Liam Henshaw — Nov 11, 2024 jobs personal development

Modern Scouting: How Digital Tools Can Transform Your Game

In today’s issue of football progression path I’m going to talk about the role of digital scouting tools. The traditional way has always been the scout’s trusty black book with pen and paper. This method of scout reports can still be effective, but the modern reality is that you want to share, re...

by Liam Henshaw — Nov 04, 2024 scouting

The LinkedIn Playbook to Elevate Your Football Career

In today’s issue of football progression path I’m going to teach you how to leverage LinkedIn to level up your football career. Whether you’re a new, current, or aspiring football professional, LinkedIn is the platform most people are on. It can be your digital CV, networking space and most impor...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 online portfolio

Unlocking Football Internships: The 3 P’s You Need to Know

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to talk to you about internships. Internships are a crucial part of personal development in the world of football, offering hands-on experience and a platform to learn from industry experts. Before we dive in, let’s address the elephant in t...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 jobs

The Real Metrics of an Online Football Portfolio

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to talk about what makes a successful online portfolio. There are many things that make an online portfolio successful, but it all depends on your goals and aspirations. When most people start an online portfolio, they seem to think that the...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 online portfolio

Why Generalists Thrive in Football: The Key to Early Success

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to share why being a generalist is much better than being a specialist, especially for aspiring and new football professionals. When you’re starting your career you’re not going to be working at Manchester United. You’re likely going to be w...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 jobs

7 Soft Skills Every Football Professional Needs

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path, I’ll share the 7 essential soft skills for a football career and provide key actions to help you develop them. You might have excellent coding skills, you might be brilliant at scouting new talent and writing reports. But having the best technical sk...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 personal development

How to Perfect Your Football CV and Stand Out from the Crowd

In today’s issue, I’m going to teach you how to create a professional football CV that will set you apart from the competition. A well-crafted CV is the gateway to new opportunities in football, whether you’re applying for analysis, scouting, or any football-related role. If you want recruiters t...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 jobs

5 Ways You're Holding Yourself Back in Football Without Realising It

Hey friends! In today’s issue of Football Progression Path, I will discuss the 5 ways you're holding yourself back on your football journey. Football is a competitive industry where you must do everything possible to progress your development, build relationships, and stand out from the crowd. Ho...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 personal development

Kickstart Your Football Career Without Quitting Your Day Job

In today's issue of Football Progression Path, I'll show you how to build a football career while working your current day job. Many people mistakenly believe they need to quit their day job in order to start a career football - this isn't true. Most people break into the industry through part-ti...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 jobs

The 1-1-1 Framework For Online Portfolio Content

In this issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to teach you the 1-1-1 framework for online portfolio content. Understanding the impact of different types of content, and how it can help you target the right audience is key for your portfolio. Everyone has different goals, and the purpose of...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 online portfolio

The 3 Pronged Method To Find Jobs In Football

In today’s issue of Progression Path I’m going to teach you the 3 pronged method to find jobs in football. It can be overwhelming when you start looking and applying for jobs in football. There are lots of different career websites, all with different job adverts. You also need to have a CV ready...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 jobs

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