For many parents, youth football is more than just training sessions and weekend matches — it’s about finding balance between encouragement, discipline, and trust. Through her own experience, Nura shares how commitment isn’t just about showing up for games, but also about giving children the space to grow, learn, and enjoy the sport at their own pace.

“Fire needs fuel — and the fuel is us,” Nura said, during her reflections at Football Conversation 2025. That line perfectly sums up the role parents play in nurturing a young player’s passion.

Throughout the episode, Nura opens up about:

• Managing the balance between school, football, and fun

• Recognising the difference between healthy passion and burnout

• How parents can support without adding pressure

• The value of forgiveness and allowing kids to make mistakes

She also shares her Top 3 Tips for SYL Parents — simple yet powerful reminders that every football parent can relate to. (Find out what they are in the full episode!)

🎥 Watch the full episode of SYL On The Sidelines Episode 2 on YouTube and join the conversation with the SYL Fam.

Because in the SYL journey, commitment isn’t just what happens on the pitch — it’s built together, on the sidelines. 💙