Worrying about exams, perhaps? Finding your feet through the usual trials and tribulations. Driving lessons, part-time jobs - maybe even thinking about university. The occasional party or two.

Not many of us, though, were founding a hugely successful business.

But that’s exactly what Kieran Turner was doing.

The Kings Langley winger came up with the concept of Talent X Football Academy, previously known as PSA, before he could legally purchase his first pint.

“I started Talent X at the age of 17, which was a huge dream of mine,” he said.

“We began with just six children on an astro turf pitch, and we’ve grown quite a bit since then. It never feels like work to me. It’s always been my dream, and I’m lucky to live it every day.”

From those humble beginnings over 12 years ago, Talent X now runs more than 40 teams, both boys and girls, and offers a full-time college programme, one-to-one coaching sessions and half-term camps.

Their players regularly get opportunities to experience the very best that football has to offer, visiting high-quality training facilities and competing in numerous international tournaments against some of the most prestigious academies in the world.

Many honed within the ranks of Talent X have gone onto sign for professional clubs, all under the careful watch of CEO Turner.

But that, as we know, is not where his connection with football ends.

He also owns his own pair of playing boots, using them to great effect with Kings Langley this season.

Do the two worlds collide, though, and can balancing both ever prove difficult?

“Balancing playing and training alongside Talent X can sometimes be challenging,” he admitted. “But we’ve got an amazing management team who are always flexible and really supportive in making it work.”

It’s Turner’s second spell at The Orbital Fasteners Stadium, having called WD4 his home from 2016 to 2018. So, what’s changed in his time away?

“The last time I played here we were in Step 3 (now in Step 5), and I’ve got some amazing memories from that period,” he reflected.

“Since then, the pitch, the squad we’ve built and the ambition around the club have all clearly moved on. That ambition is still here, and hopefully we can start pushing back in that direction.”

Last season saw Turner bag 15 goals at Tring Athletic, having also previously had spells at the likes of Walthamstow and Leighton Town.

Back at Kings, he now makes up one part of an attacking unit filled with talent, featuring the likes of Louie Collier, Matt Bateman and Edu Toiny-Pendred.

His creativity on the right flank, alongside his five goals, have helped push Kings Langley right into a title fight, with their goal-scoring record the joint highest in the division at the time of writing.

Turner says he’s enjoyed his time so far working with head coach Steve Heath and his assistant Joe Sweeney, as well as a few familiar faces within the squad.

“It’s been great,” he shared.

“I’ve known Steve, Joe and a few of the lads for a long time. I’m looking forward to tackling the second half of the season together.”

Heading into the new year, Langley are well in the battle at the top of the table and an exciting few months awaits.

Turner is determined, like the rest of the squad, to stay grounded and back their own ability.

“It’s important not to get too far ahead of ourselves,” he said.

“As a group, we’re taking one game at a time and focusing on the next challenge in front of us. There are a lot of good teams in this league and they all deserve respect.

“We believe in our own capabilities, and we just want to make sure everyone behind the scenes knows we’re giving 100% in every game. If we do that consistently, I’m sure we’ll be right up there come the end of the season.”