Football Bubble Burst: The Importance of Future Planning | Kevin Lokko | Beyond Football Podcast S2 EP 7

🎙️ Welcome to Season 2 Episode 7 of the Beyond Football Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Lokko, a current professional footballer playing as a defender for National League club Maidenhead United, and a dedicated paraplanner. Kevin's journey from the Norwich City academy to balancing professional football with a career in finance is nothing short of inspiring. He opens up about his experiences, challenges faced, and the importance of preparing for life beyond football. 🔑 Key Topics Discussed: Kevin's late entry into the Norwich Academy and the lessons learned The drive, focus, and determination football instilled in him The importance of having interests outside of football and the need for mandatory education or trade alongside football The challenges of proving to his parents the value of pursuing a professional football career How a hip tear at Norwich influenced the direction of his football journey Overcoming anxiety and insecurity as a professional footballer Dealing with life's challenges, substance use, and seeking help The PFA’s employability psychometric test and its role in career transition Battling imposter syndrome and not comparing journeys on social media Valuable advice for parents and young footballers 🎧 Listen Now:👉 YouTube: https://youtu.be/6sQALsgQNno👉 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondfootball/episodes/Kevin-Lokko-S2-EP-7-e2iaj8i 📌 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more insightful episodes with athletes like Kevin Lokko who are making strides both on and off the pitch! 🔗 Connect With Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondfootballpodcast?igsh=YTk4YXhsYjBlazc0&utm_source=qr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103076093/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BWMitKfYyTHyj3KNfwFc%2Few%3D%3D Twitter // danieljinadu1 TikTok // https://vm.tiktok.com/ZS3d6QXF/ 🔔 Stay tuned and join us on this incredible journey Beyond Football! #BeyondFootball #KevinLokko #CareerTransition #FootballJourney #ProfessionalFootballer #Paraplanner #LifeBeyondFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices