EP88: Gail & Andy Coady (Parents of Conor Coady)

Gail and Andy Coady are the parents are former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain and England international Conor Coady, and his brother Harrison. Conor made over 300 appearances in Old Gold and has 10 England caps, and he has also represented Everton and Leicester City in the Premier League. In this episode, we explore the experiences of parenting in elite sport from academy football to the World Cup. Gail and Andy share how they may have shaped Conor's leadership skills, how they have supported him during the difficult moments of his career, and how they play an active role as grandparents to Conor's football-mad children. Gail and Andy share their experiences of the personal abuse that Conor has experienced in-stadium and on social media and how, as a parent, what life is like for them on the rollercoaster of elite football. We also hear about the positive experiences they have had and the advice they would give to parents of academy footballers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices