Emotional intelligence course

Emotional Intelligence Training Programme for young football players

Empower your young players with the skills they need to excel emotionally and physically—both on and off the pitch, through transition and beyond.

In football, safeguarding emotional health is not just a responsibility; it’s part of our duty of care.

About our Emotional Intelligence training programme

Our 3-module e-learning Emotional Intelligence programme is the perfect solution for clubs who are ready to be equipped with the skills to meet these demands.

This programme helps young players assess, improve, and apply emotional intelligence in daily life and football, while creating a personalised plan for ongoing development.

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Prioritising Emotional Intelligence

Did you know that to ensure the holistic development of young athletes (15-18 years), clubs must go beyond physical safety and protect and nurture their emotional well-being too? This is more than just a responsibility – it’s part of every club’s duty of care. 

This duty of care will require you to:  

  • Demonstrate accountability with evidence-based practices and training that adapts to the evolving needs of those within the sporting world 
  • Prevent trauma and crisis through actively promoting emotional and mental health 
  • Provide accessible and effective resources that empower young people and those safeguarding them to move through the pathway, and for some transition out, in a safer way  

Benefits of the programme

Equips players to handle emotional challenges early, helping them navigate stress and pressure before it escalates into larger issues.

Players develop critical life skills needed for emotional control like self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and relationship management.

Players will be better prepared to perform under pressure and communicate more effectively in a team environment.

Why clubs trust our Emotional Intelligence training programme

Created in collaboration with Sue Parris, an emotional welfare specialist with over 30 years’ experience working with young people in a learning and development capacity, and featuring insights from pro footballer Steven Caulker, this course equips young players with the emotional skills they need to thrive—both on and off the pitch.

AInvestment in this training, strengthens your club’s welfare strategies and creates a culture where emotional intelligence thrives, ensuring the safety, growth, and success of young athletes. This commitment also sets your club apart as a leader in player development and wellbeing.

What people think of our emotional intelligence training

  • Emotional intelligence is such a crucial skill and this module brilliantly highlights how it impacts decision making, resilience and handling challenges. I truly believe this course is essential for all parents and players, especially in elite sports, where emotions play a huge role in performance and wellbeing. The lessons here can make a real difference in how individuals navigate pressure, setbacks and key moments in their journey.
    Craig Wright, Founder of ParentPlayer
  • This Emotional Intelligence course is such a powerful tool for any young athlete learning to handle the pressures that come with sport and life beyond it. It’s fantastic – I honestly wish I had access to something like this when I was younger.
    Jacob brown, current forward at luton town fc
  • Every footballer feels pressure. Not every footballer knows how to deal with it. That’s why I wanted to share this Emotional Intelligence course for 15–18-year-olds from Me Learning Ltd. Developed with the lived experience of Steven Caulker and the academic expertise of Sue Parris, it’s the kind of resource I wish had been around when I was younger.
    Clarke Carlisle, Sport Former EPL footballer