eBook (english)

209 pages of plain truth.

"The Youth Lie" is a provocative exposé about the dark sides of youth development in German football. Clearly, authentically, and rich in facts, it sheds light on why countless young players fail despite great talent, hard work, and years of dedication - and uncovers what systematically goes wrong in youth performance centers.

The author provides a ruthless behind-the-scenes look through numerous interviews, personal accounts, and well-founded analyses. He takes readers into dressing rooms, development talks, and structures where pressure, misunderstandings, and false promises often have more influence than performance and development. As a result, an honest picture of reality emerges, one that players, parents, and coaches often recognize only when it is too late.