By Amy Schembri

Making It...Or Not

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28 January 2025

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Making it...or Not—The real journey told by professional players explores the challenges and triumphs faced by professional footballers, offering a raw and inspiring look into their careers.

Suitable for a young player dreaming of the big leagues, or an adult wanting to help a young person navigate the game's ups and downs, this book aims to inspire players to push through the tough times and determine what success looks like for them.

Through a series of Q&A interviews compiled by Amy Schembri, a Socceroo, two Matildas, A-League champions, an A-League coach, and a former Liverpool wonderkid open up about their experiences—from the excitement of lacing up their first pair of boots to the reality of what success means for them today. Their stories offer potent insights, encouraging readers to push through tough times and redefine what it means to 'make it' in football.

Divided into critical stages of a football career, Making It...Or Not reveals the truth about the journey to the top, helping prepare the next generation while offering comfort and validation to those who have 'been there and done that'.

Whether you reach the pinnacle or face unexpected detours, this book reminds readers that success isn’t always a straight line—and that it's okay to find your own version of 'making it'.

More Information

  • Format: Paperback
  • Published: January 2025
  • ISBN:  978-1-923236-17-2, 978-1-925914-18-9 (ePub)
  • Weight: 0.3kg TBC
  • Size: 234mm x 156mm 
  • Pages: TBC
  • Imprint: Fair Play Publishing

About Author

Amy Schembri is the mother, wife, daughter, granddaughter, niece, and aunt of football players who has spent a great deal of her life at a football pitch.

Her writing journey began when she observed children as young as eight having to fight ferociously for a spot in their football team, when they should be simply enjoying the game for the sake of it.

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$29.99
$29.99