By Jimmy Walker
I’ve been blessed with many opportunities in my life, but growing up immersed in the professional soccer world was one of the first and most valuable experiences.
My dad, James Walker, played for Derby County in the English Premier League and then coached Aston Villa for 18 years, having a career in playing and coaching that spanned over 40 years.
Growing up, I’d tag along to practices and matches with my dad and learn from some of the best players in the world.
I even remember being a little boy, only seven or eight years old, and meeting my hero, Kenny Dalglish, who was a great soccer player for Liverpool.