From kicking a ball around as a toddler to joining the Watford Academy aged just 6, Watford Football Club U18s player Josh Mullins has always been passionate about football.   

Studying at Berkhamsted from Year 9 to Year 11, Josh reflects on his time at our School fondly. Here, he furthered his resilience, enjoyment, and ambition to pursue football as he played the sport recreationally with peers, during games sessions, on trips, and even pursued football competitively with the first team. “I played for Berkhamsted’s 1st XI team for two years where I was able to enjoy and play the sport every week. I remember going on the football trip to Madrid with Berkhamsted, we had a great time!”  

After leaving Berkhamsted in Year 11, Josh followed his passion for football and was signed for Watford’s U18 team under a two-year contract. Aiming high, Josh hopes to play for Watford as long as possible, aspiring to one day become part of the first team.  

To pupils with aspirations of pursuing a sport professionally, Josh says: “Be fully committed, manage your time well, and work hard. It might sound cliché but it’s true that if you go the extra mile, it will always pay off!”