His son Braeden provided the inspiration – now Steven Lawless is looking to see whether he fancies a dip into coaching once he hangs up his boots.
The Motherwell youth academy product from Hamilton is now plying his trade in the Championship with Partick Thistle but the 31-year-old is looking towards a career path he started embarking upon long before his senior bow.
Prior to beginning his time at Motherwell as a professional, he went to college to do a course in sports coaching, and has now launched Lawless Premier Coaching.