Angels With Dirty Faces: Conversations About The Game Of Life (6) - Paul D. Lowe, Gary Clarke & Darryl Claypole

On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul is joined for the sixth part of a conversation by first time guest Darryl Claypole to interview Paul and his friend Gary Clarke (a.k.a. Boatsy) about who they are, and how football has played a role in their lives.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Grass roots football is about taking part and enjoying it and playing with your mates. Some parents are too over the top with their kids and take it a bit too seriously, shouting at the referee and the manager, I don’t believe in that, it’s a bit out of order, they can frighten some kids off from wanting to be a referee – because some of them are as young as the kids playing and are still learning the game as well. The earlier you can let kids express themselves through whatever medium, whether it’s painting, sport, whatever aspect it is, just give them the ball and let them play. Now more than ever, in society, there’s that many expectations with social media and peer pressure to do this and that. Sport – and football particularly – teaches you about the philosophy of life and teaches discipline and respect.  It’s incredibly important that charities like World Game-Changers put money into grass roots football, it needs money for the development of the kids. It’s every parents’ dream – and it’s the kids’ dream as well – to play professional football, they want their kids to do well. But, you can make a good living playing part time grass roots football as well as having a job, some players are earning £1000 a week. You can talk about the beautiful game of football, for me there’s an even bigger game: The game of life, and there’s a lot of common skills and attributes that we can take forward from one to the other. BEST MOMENTS ‘Football’s been my whole life from as long back as I can remember to now getting involved with grass roots football and watching my lad play on Sunday mornings.’ ‘I’m a massive lover in life, and particularly in football, of the style and philosophy that Pele was brought up with all those years ago: There’s the ball, let the children play.’ ‘We’re in this together, from the chairman to the tea lady.’ ‘We send them out the door far better young men than when they came through the door.’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon) World Game-Changers Group ABOUT THE GUEST Darryl Claypole is the director of football at Carlton Town FC. ABOUT THE HOST Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life. From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence. Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul’s purpose is both aspirational, and deeply transformational: Developing World Game-Changers… He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.   This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring.  He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide. Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising. CONTACT METHODS Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155 E-mail: [email protected] Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/