The After Academy Roundtable - Presented by Trent Alexander-Arnold

[@TrentAA66]

Hi everyone. Hope you guys enjoyed my first video! Lots of content in the pipeline for you all, so like and subscribe. If anybody is having trouble post-academy, reach out to: [e-mail]

[@narumolsrisaml4917]

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[@me-ey8uu]

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[@musicbyarwin_]

TRENT ❤

[@georgek5186]

Absolutely needed in today’s generation YNWA thank you

[@mike_nelson]

It's good to see you express another side of yourself, especially in a way where you can hopefully help others mentally.

[@d7adict]

Trents a mature young man beyond his age with humility and emphaty. A future Liverpool captain who will continue influencing young Scousers like his idol Stevie did.

[@me-ey8uu]

You can tell he really cares as well, not just PR, so lucky to have Trent a beautiful footballer as well

[@Butterratbee]

If only he could track a runner

[@cully84]

@D no,like someone getting paid crazy amounts of money to do exactly that should 😉

[@Butterratbee]

@D I could. He gets paid millions a year but he’s constantly jogging as the man he should be tracking is sprinting. It’s shameful how little effort he puts in sometimes

[@aanyavinod3498]

Ever since I've known Trent and watched all his interviews talking about his early academy days, he has always been so vocal about this issue. I've never seen any another footballer highlighting this with so much passion as Trent. He is such an incredibly mature young man.

[@micealajacobs]

extremely proud of this man ! what a great initiative . shows what a genuine person he is ❤

[@abzinhoo]

Ah

[@MrFeedZ]

Class on and off the pitch. Top work from you Trent 👏 👏

[@annaspringbear]

Really generous of everyone involved to share so much, especially Liam and Tash, this will help so many people, well done everyone involved.

[@pendafen7405]

Wonder if Liam & Tash stay in touch or if they're mates now

[@zafster22]

17:56 Gotta love the way Stevie G can have a laugh at himself to make others there feel better about themselves. Absolute Class act 👍

[@Dosser]

Trent bro as a man who’s trying to build his own mental health support organisation for men thank you for raising awareness of the topic. I’d love to work or get any advice off yourself or others. I’m taking the steps to ensure I do everything right to provide the support needed for men and lads fighting depression and low self worth. Keep the conversation going and again mate any advice you have will be massively appreciated

[@gphuit66]

I’m super impressed that Trent didn’t just talk about this but has made the initiative to solve this problem. Leader ❤ love him more now.

[@DCXOR]

Absolutely great to see what Trents doing. So many people look up to trent, and he sets an amazing example to younger people! Great work, lad.

[@erikalsgaard8880]

Incredibly proud of you Trent. Love you to bits.

[@tidan-mc2uo]

Using his platform to speak about this is magnificent. So thoughtful. May this movement thrive 🎉🎉🎉

[@brianrainsfordmarshall2692]

This is future captain stuff. Trent is a gem. To be this aware of how lucky he is, and not to forget about those who didn't quite make it is a credit to his upbringing. As a lifelong Liverpool supporter, he embodies everything I want to see in my club. These conversations are so important. Every player who has made it owes something to those who didn't. There's no youth systems without players who don't make it in the professional game, these kids need to be looked after. To have that much pressure on you at a young age, sometimes at the cost of your education outside of football, and then to have that suddenly pulled away is devestating. Chances are that nothing that big will have happened to these lads at the age they were dropped, and they won't have had the emotional framework to deal with it properly. Hopefully conversations like this and Trent's foundation will bring about a massive change in how the youth system deals with kids who don't make it. YNWA.

[@TysonFMolemela]

As a Liverpool fan in South Africa, who's completely obsessed with Trent, I've often looked at his childhood photos wearing a LFC jersey and thought to myself "this boy probably knows nothing else but LFC and football" (not in a negative way, but as my limited knowledge of his personal life).. I then compared him to Steven Gerrard and thought that he was identical in his development and exposure (again, with my limited knowledge of their personal lives).. The thought made me uncomfortable with where I imaged they'd end up as people, just because I've come to love them so much as a fan of theirs.. This video showed me that what i imaged was actually not only accurate, but worse in terms of the plight of players that don't make it.. However, it also shows me that the players, especially Trent for me, is keenly aware of what he doesn't know and is ready to change that, not only for himself, but for others.. That makes me so relieved and happy to see.. If it does that for me, 20,000km away as just a fan, i can only image what those affected may be feeling about it.. Good on you Trent.. You're a man of extremely high quality.. Much younger than me, but I'm inspired everyday by you from half way across the globe.. #YNWA

[@stuart_edward]

Great comment. Relate to every single word of it.

[@Kalophain14]

Looks like you will be kidnapping him soon cheers bro 😂

[@TysonFMolemela]

@@Kalophain14 Don't know what you mean, but it's funny 🤣🤣

[@davidkotze4140]

Well said ! Always have admired Trent but after watching this video my admiration for him has grown bigger ! 😊YNWA ❤

[@rohinmalhotra]

This is brilliant, simply brilliant. All of you young hopefuls should watch and listen and hopefully benefit from this. I never achieved any heights as a footballer but playing it as a sport has still helped me to connect with hundreds of people over the years whilst I live my life and enjoy other careers. I hope TAA gains reaction and support in all the ways that it needs it. Well done, Mr Alexander-Arnold.

[@williammurtha929]

Been needed for a long time. Too many young players with young minds, end up exiting elite sport without the life skills they need to build a new life possibly away from football. Congrats and very best wishes, TAA.

[@rychardharris3934]

Massive respect to Trent and the guys. Hopefully clubs, leagues, FA etc will step up and help these players for the future.

[@Zenaido19]

Makes me even happier to be a Liverpool fan this will help a lot of lads being released cope and help get back on their feet world class from TAA and all involved!!! Having the legend Stevie G a guest sharing his experience from academy to player to coach brilliant that!!!

[@lyddyp]

Well done Trent for shining the light on a problem that needs addressing within the Academy system. Best of luck with your new initiative I hope it supports the changes needed to improve.

[@staffh3815]

Its great to see young footballers players like trent and rashford caring about other people around them 😊

[@JoeRyer13]

It's honorable that you are using your position to discuss these topics, Trent. You're establishing yourself as a leader amongst this generation of footballers. Thank you for putting this together, and best of luck with your career on and off the pitch!

[@kanchanakodituwakku7847]

Smart! TAA - The After Academy ( also stands for Trent Alexander-Arnold ). Brilliant 🔥

[@simonhowe6982]

Really important conversation. I see a lot of similarities here between people leaving high level sports and people leaving the military. I think in both situations people are almost institutionalised and their vocation becomes their identity. I hope we can support these young people into becoming valuable assets to society even outside of their first choice careers. Thanks all for having and sharing this conversation 👏

[@danalexander42]

Just stumbled on this gem of a conversation. Huge congrats to Trent and the team for putting this together. A lot of young boys/girls going into football or already in academies need to hear this. It would also be good to hear from the clubs perspective. Why don't they do these things? Is it financial? Is it staffing? Is it logistics? It seems only right that young folks that give a good portion of their young years are looked after in the event it doesn't pan out.

[@wonghoyi9394]

An inspiration on and off the pitch. Proud of you Trent.❤

[@zonc7805]

The undisputed king of English Rightbacks, pure class on and off the pitch.

[@grahamsmith1978]

Thats ludicrous, Klopp changed the system because Trent isnt a right back.A decent defender but to call him Englands right back is delusional

[@Jamie16611]

@@grahamsmith1978 let the guy have his moment mate

[@PredatorChin]

He can't defend to save his life though he's lazy, he doesn't trackback and a ballwatcher. Delusion or bias at its finest.

[@beefchampion2792]

@@PredatorChin He won the Premier League and Champions league as a right back. I'd love to be as lazy as him!!!

[@moulinyan]

@@PredatorChin you aren't wrong, as a lfc fan who watches all the games, but he still gets in 99.9% of any team.

[@rupelfc]

I have admired you as a player for a long time, but I am even more proud of you as a man. I think this is a great initiative that you are starting Trent. I can't wait to see where it goes from here. #YNWA

[@_oyon_26.]

I'm so proud of you Trent for allowing others to tell their stories whether through football or otherwise. Beautiful initiative. Y.N.W.A.

[@SebastianScales]

This is such an great idea Trent. So many people will benefit from this, both in and out of footy. Awesome conversation. Looking forward to more!

[@ayushlakhani8560]

when the academy first started and got announced i thought it was a PR stunt. but after this video and seeing some other videos and research he actually fully cares about this and wants to help and i think that’s great because people need help more than we think

[@DB-pl4so]

عظيم ما فعلته، نتمنى أن تزيد هذه المبادرات بين المؤثرين في المجتمع ليستفيد من لم يحالفه الحظ في هذه الحياة❤️

[@kelldawggclips]

Fair play from a United fan, this has definitely made me see Trent in a different way, you can see the empathy in Trent's eyes.

[@tjiss7094]

This needs to be widely shared. Trent you’re a role model on and off the pitch.

[@facundoa2659]

Great idea to show the other side of football and academies in this case, not only a great footballer but also a great person, not many would do this type of content

[@facundoa2659]

I do not know where the course of the channel will follow, but it would be good a comparison of current training with sports scientists, and have some player of previous generation to observe what he thinks

[@facundoa2659]

@@AIIXIII0 If it would be great to see how an elite athlete lives and thinks, and that helps all children what they can live, show them the way to reach a certain level, and how it improves after being accentuated in the first team, from basic training to neuroscience

[@bigfred0997]

This is fantastic and I hope all clubs listen to things like this and get on the support structures to help with aftercare, well done Trent and for such a young man it shows your character as a man who does really care , this should of been up and running for years by the FA and clubs should of been handing over the boys to the FA for evaluation and get them the help they deserved as I'm sure clubs wouldn't mind paying money towards it along with the FA .. YNWA Trent

[@tilersun]

I emailed Ben Thornely (ex MUFC and MUTV pundit) about this subject a few months ago, how acadameys treat their talent and whether its bad. He was very keen to talk but didn't. Glad to see this coming out. I know loads of Irish lads who were broken by the experience.

[@JayJay-po5cs]

I wish the English league allowed a second team that compete in the league like Spain would give more chance to players. And it’s great to see Trent shining a light on things that are swept under the carpet. Keep up the good work. And god bless you

[@moSahl]

What an enlightening watch. Great insight. Sometimes we forget the journey these young lads go on and how not all of them are going to get there. It is so important to have the necessary processes in place to help the ones that are going to need it.

[@bertlee7403]

Absolutely excellent! The conversation about a plan B is so important, and not just for footballers. Great stuff Trent!

[@Nathan-vh1rn]

Wise beyond his years is Trent, an exceptional footballing talent and an even better person. Fair play to you young man 👏

[@safebans1369]

Trent mate this is incredible work, football's been calling out for this for decades.

[@ScouserNord]

So proud of you You are my favourite football players You so warm heart and nice person 🤍❤️ I always support you Trent ❤️🦁💪🏽

[@jordanpalmer4671]

This video has really resonated with me. It felt like they was talking about some points of my life as a kid

[@australisfishing]

I have been supporting Liverpool since the early 70's and have vague recollections watching Liverpool win first UEFA cup in 1973 against Monchengladbach on an old black and white transistor television. We all had our players we admired over the years but even though they're footballers they're still human. There should be more of this content shown on social media platforms.

[@joeyhutchinson5362]

This is a excellent conversation that is needed and I hope some of the topics discussed action is took at the clubs. Not just the clubs put the PFA. As a ex player and without going into too much detail on here my story should be heard. I remember the club only protecting themselves and not caring at all about the players.

[@jackied96]

Massive well done Trent for the initiative ❤

[@binzy698]

Brilliant work, Trent. And well done to everyone else as well. Absolutely crucial that this spotlight is shone. All the best, pal.

[@colinsamson2240]

Great video and a topic worth highlighting. One minor suggestion for improvement though is to introduce your guests or at least let the viewers know who they are. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. YNWA

[@hanaaboukoura742]

great job TAA can’t wait to see you achieve more in the future ❤

[@missqiiqii4146]

Ahead of his time. I def believe his passion for this area of football and the approach he is taking will effect some positive changes. Looking forward to what’s coming down the pipeline. We have to take care of players and it starts at the youth level - boys and girls. I’d love to be a part of his initiative.

[@thaboaphane8988]

Wow, great inside from The Roundtable! Discussions that are needed for sure.

[@mahimagigi7040]

Such a beautiful initiative that recognises something that is most often left out . We grow up thinking we can be a footballer , or a doctor, or a lawyer...and when those dreams come to a sudden halt after years of dedication , we are often left with nothing, or at least that is what it looks like. Especially when it comes to sports like football, mental health is often considered a weakness , or a lack of quality and for that very reason...I appreciate what you have done . This should be an inspiration for not just football ...but for all those who feel left out after their dreams ended or ....did they ?? In the end...whatever tag we wear (footballer, academy player, doctor , lawyer , engineer) is the result of what we are as a person , and it is not what defines us or our potential.

[@chiderajames8387]

Really impressed seeing this from an active footballer. Well done bro

[@mathieu8641]

So impressive this depth and openness from those different generation of players with so varying degrees of success but common struggles though. Much respect. And much love too.

[@Thevivalaish]

My mom always tells me "The best time to look for a new job is when you have one." The dude is on the right path.

[@pendafen7405]

What does this saying mean? I don't quite get it

[@Thevivalaish]

@pendafen7405 it means when you think you are in a good place in life, that's the best time to plan and look for better opportunities. Don't wait until you are stressed out, cause then you are more likely to make rash decisions.

[@pendafen7405]

@@Thevivalaish makes sense now, cheers man👍Your mum is a wise woman!

[@kiwi0019]

A humble young man. An inspiration to the young generation and using his platform to help others

[@44gwilson]

This is so good Trent. I hope this message doesn't get lost on the fans who only care about the current players. This is such an important topic. Well done lad.

[@andrewwright4195]

So true I don't understand why there so hard on elliot and jones

[@connor5773]

The greatest full back the game has ever seen ❤️

[@musclecat7910]

He will be there, but not quiet there yet at the moment

[@AB-hu2uw]

Dani alves hold my beer.

[@Nonstopcontent]

@JL J Maldini

[@dragonriders6238]

​@JL J no, he played left back most of his career

[@serophane]

im not a liverpool fan but ive gotta respect it, good idea to help those released by the academy system.

[@rbayt1]

I work in youth sports. And that’s one of the best things that you could think up with, Trent! Cheers, hope to work with you one day🤞🏽

[@backpackingireland8624]

Outstanding vision young man . As a Liverpool fan , I’m absolutely blown away by your standards 🇮🇪👌

[@rllmrshll]

So much respect to all for sharing your stories and allowing yourselves to be vulnerable. The impact this will have on the younger generation who can relate to your experience is so important, great work 👏👏

[@tackleberry9386]

Trent im incredibly proud of you, not just for what you do on the pitch but what you do to inspire all of us, and now you are doing off the pitch, genuinely proud of you la

[@johnlombardo7816]

What a fantastic convo fellas thanks ! I hope some of the young ones listen and learn from this👏👏👏❤️👊🙏

[@TotalLoveformusic]

This was epic and is so overdue and needed in and out of the game. Excellent and sad at the same time. Well done Trent.

[@esmacalk3533]

That's more important than the top 4 or the assists. You're excellent on and off the pitch🙏 love you so much🫀♥️

[@oceane_phls]

Nice initiative Trent, this roundtable shows certain facets of football that people don't know. And I think that this initiative on your part will help more than one.

[@redtill1]

Shows even with his talent fame money Trent still has compassion & empathy…. A fabulous human being.I’m proud that you represent the club we love.YNWA

[@pendafen7405]

Lovely to hear Trent open up this way, feels like he doesn't talk about his early personal life much beyond general remarks about his community. Though from body language, it's easy to tell he's still holding back a lot he wants to reveal--he's often got arms crossed tightly over his chest (protecting the heart) and fingers close to his lips and head (keeping words inside the mouth and mind). I hope one day he feels safe and strong enough to share what he feels like he needs to hide aloud, and release any shame or tension or fear around that.

[@Itsonlydre]

Powerful conversation, I can only imagine how impactful this and the TAA will be for those who have to leave football at an early age. Would have loved for Dean Forbes to share his experience at this table as well.

[@shay9491]

What a great discussion and an incredible initiative. Proud is an understatement. ❤️

[@billkats3524]

Good luck with the channel! Enjoying your game since your debut season and that skinny,talented, inspiring,focused young kid. Always a breath of fresh air. Keep it up Trent! Looking forward like mad for the new season... Irrelevant P.S.: You guys,try convincing Klopp for a longer stay...

[@rachaelmwangi4819]

Thank you so much for doing this, much appreciated 👋🏾

[@entrtech]

Love this initiative Trent 👏 Would love to explore a potential collab! 🚀

[@redhood9847]

what a genuine and thoughtful player🫶🫶🫶 great off and on the pitch

[@ThxForTheMemories]

You’re one of my favorite Liverpool players, and I hope you the best for the 23/24 season

[@uyskutzu]

What a way to introduce you're channel Trent! This guy is already one those famous Liverpool Legends

[@MattyBoom]

That was a great vid to watch. I’ve learned a lot that I can use to help my Sons. Also their teammates. It’s grassroots football they play. Hopefully I can help them reach for their dreams and manage their expectations with plan B/C etc. Thank you again for this vid today!

[@jasminechlim]

Brilliant conversation. Love this initiative Trent👏🙌❤

[@fincocoffee5335]

Brilliant this mate I know from family members how difficult it can be to get to and maintain the dream. Well in mate and brilliant of the lads to go on camera and share their stories YNWA 💪💪🏿

[@matthewdaniels1956]

A great example of someone using their platform for a positive impact.

[@leratolitlhakanyane8445]

This was beautiful, very emotional. Much love from South Africa!

[@al1356]

Well done Trent, about time that someone highlighted this. Giving support to those young people who don’t make it is crucial for those who don’t make to adjust into a more normal life. That’s going to be very difficult for some as their dreams have just been shattered and they don’t know where to go or who to turn to. Well done again and I truly hope that by doing this these youngsters don’t ever feel like a failure in such a competitive environment where only such a small percentage mage the grade. Best of luck with everything you do 👍

[@pendafen7405]

8:37 Trent raises a massively important point there. Walking depression is insidious, it can take years to realise that you even have an issue holding you back. So for the sake of fairness and real-life applicability, there can't be a statute limiting the availability of help.

[@Trialmaster16]

Mad lad Trent starting his own KZbin Channel! Love this

[@north42la]

Great watch. This is applicable to all sports. Well done, looking forward to the following up.

[@xdc1isb091]

Great video lad keep up the form in the new role and good luck sunday 🔴YNWA

[@harryhawkins8707]

Good to hear people like this discussing problems at the academy there does need to be more help and more can be done even at teams like your Yeovil towns and Boltons it can be done 👌 brilliant 👏👏

[@brianevans2819]

Brilliant insight Trent, very interesting informative content and insight to the different aspects.

[@haannnnaaaaa]

so glad ure doing this, such an important thing to talk about

[@nicholaswind7254]

Amazing watch and a great topic to discuss!! Up most respect to Trent for starting this conversation and getting people thinking. Change doesn’t come over night, but it has to start somewhere.

[@charliemartn]

Fair play I respect Trent after this. A lad with a good heart

[@siwonvoice]

so proud of you for this, Trent! ❤️

[@StephanieZed15]

Well done Trent! What an inspiration ❤ More should be done for the children/young men who don't make it! YNWA

[@joshuajamescraven]

Nice one Trent. Your are an inspiration for young kids in football. Brilliant attitude. Humble fella. Good for you mate

[@green84ig]

Great content love the real talk insight to pro academy … I can relate being told I’m to small on Leyton orient trials (footage seemed dark)

[@_asylum_4362]

Gave me a perfectly placed different perspective! Quality video ❤

[@fine163]

Excellent initiative. Not enough light shed on the 99% of course and for obvious reasons. Difficult experiences and conversations. I for one would hire any player or former player capable of the high performance and high potential characteristics these young boys/girls, women and men display every day. Life isn’t a straight line. Well done all.

[@jep8480]

Trent is giving hope to all academy players. Massive W!

[@seafooddunleavy9995]

Nice to see the greatest CM in history chopping it up with Stevie G and Sidwell 👏