Erica Meg Parkinson makes North Carolina Courage debut after mindset training
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:32 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Erica Meg Parkinson, 17, joined North Carolina Courage on a three-year deal this summer. She debuted as a substitute in a 3-0 loss to Bay FC, where England manager Sarina Wiegman observed her performance. Having worked with mindset coach Martin Fairn since age 12, Parkinson focuses on mental resilience and decision-making skills to enhance her game. Her preparation included managing pressure and expectations as she advances in her career with ambitions to establish herself in the senior England squad.
- •Parkinson was named unexpectedly to England's senior squad in March.
- •She has nearly 50 caps for England's youth teams.
- •The midfielder previously played for Valadares Gaia in Portugal.
- •Wiegman attended her debut match for North Carolina Courage.
- •Parkinson is multilingual and has trained with boys in Portugal.
- 8:32 AMYahoo Sports — Why England teenager Parkinson has a mindset coach
- 8:32 AMBBC Football — Why England teenager Parkinson has a mindset coach
"Why England teenager Erica Meg Parkinson has a mindset coach who has worked with the All Blacks and ex-England cricketer Ashley Giles.
"Why England teenager Erica Meg Parkinson has a mindset coach who has worked with the All Blacks and ex-England cricketer Ashley Giles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 8:32 AMWhy England teenager Parkinson has a mindset coach
Why England teenager Erica Meg Parkinson has a mindset coach who has worked with the All Blacks and ex-England cricketer Ashley Giles.
- BBC FootballJul 21, 2026, 8:32 AMWhy England teenager Parkinson has a mindset coach
Why England teenager Erica Meg Parkinson has a mindset coach who has worked with the All Blacks and ex-England cricketer Ashley Giles.
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