In football, progress is not always measured by minutes on the pitch. Sometimes the most important stages of a player’s journey happen during the difficult moments.
For Josh Malpass, joining Harvey Sports Group came at a time when his focus was not on the next match, but on recovering from knee surgery and preparing for the road back to full fitness.
First Conversations
The relationship with Josh and his family began when his father visited the Harvey Sports Group offices for an introductory meeting.
During the session, the agency team explained their approach to supporting players and the different ways they work with families to guide development both on and off the pitch.
Following that first meeting, members of the agency briefly met Josh in person at a Forest Green Rovers F.C. fixture, introducing themselves and beginning the conversation about how they could support him during the next stage of his career.
Planning the Recovery
Josh and his father later returned to the Harvey Sports Group offices for a further meeting, where the representation agreement was completed and discussions focused on the plan ahead.
With Josh recovering from knee surgery, the immediate priority was clear: creating the right environment and support structure to help him return to peak condition.
Since signing, Josh has continued working closely with the Harvey Sports Group team as part of his rehabilitation process.
He has met online with agency staff members Julie and Andy to review his recovery progress and discuss ways to maximise his training programmes while rebuilding strength and fitness.
Focused on the Comeback
Rehabilitation can be one of the most demanding periods in a player’s development, both physically and mentally. For Josh, the goal is to ensure that when he returns to the pitch, he does so in the strongest position possible.
The next step will be a roadmap meeting with the agency team to plan the coming months, setting clear targets and priorities as Josh continues his recovery.
At Harvey Sports Group, supporting players through every stage of their journey is central to the agency’s philosophy.
For Josh Malpass, the focus is now firmly on recovery, preparation, and returning to the game stronger than before.
