Marvee Woods

Marvee Woods Football Academy Podcast

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Interviewing professionals about their experiences in football academies 🎙️⚽️

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Marvee Woods

Episodes

Cambridge United Football Club Academy Manager - Dom Knighton ("We look for hardworkers, on and off the ball" - Episode 13 snippet") 09.11.2025 0:53

New Snippet: Dom Knighton, the Academy Manager of English Football League Two club Cambridge United, tells me on Episode 13 of my Podcast. That the club looks for hardworkers, on and off the ball. Full Episode: Out Now

Cambridge United Academy Manager - Dom Knighton ("United In Bentley Road") 07.11.2025 56:12

Dom Knighton, the Academy Manager of Cambridge United Football Club tells me on Episode 13 of my Podcast about Dom's journey from a young player to a coach, the importance of family support, and the challenges faced by young players in the academy system. Dom shares insights into the coaching philosophy at Cambridge, the significance of resilience, and the balance between development and results i...

Cambridge United Football Club Academy Manager - Dom Knighton ("I feel proud, when I see academy players turn Pro" - Episode 13 snippet") 06.11.2025 1:00

New Snippet: Dom Knighton, the Academy Manager of English Football League Two club Cambridge United, tells me on Episode 13 of my Podcast. That he feels a sense of pride when he sees academy players turn pro. Especially after seeing them go through the ups and downs of the journey to reach that point. Full Episode: Friday November 7th 2025 (6pm)

Cambridge United Football Club Academy Manager - Dom Knighton ("The test of resilience always shows, when the best academy players turn Pro" - Episode 13 snippet") 04.11.2025 0:58

New Snippet: Dom Knighton, the Academy Manager of English Football League Two club Cambridge United, tells me on Episode 13 of my Podcast. The test of resilience always shows up, when the best academy players transition from scholars to Pro. Full Episode: Friday November 7th 2025

Cambridge United Football Club Academy Manager - Dom Knighton ("Missing out on what friends are doing, instead of staying dedicated to football is a distraction" - Episode 13 snippet") 02.11.2025 1:00

New Snippet: Dom Knighton, the Academy Manager of English Football League Two club Cambridge United, tells me on Episode 13 of my Podcast. That missing out on what friends are doing, instead of staying dedicated to football is a distraction that ends many potential playing careers in the academy. Full Episode: Friday November 7th 2025

Cambridge United Football Club Academy Manager - Dom Knighton ("We set our players up to get failure, adversity, and challenges in their journey" - Episode 13 snippet") 31.10.2025 1:00

New Snippet: Dom Knighton, the Academy Manager of English Football League Two club Cambridge United, tells me on Episode 13 of my Podcast. That the academy sets up players to get failure, adversity and challenges in their journey to prepare them for the First Team Full Episode: Friday November 7th 2025

Aberdeen Football Club Academy Director - Stuart Glennie ("Don't think too far ahead, worrying about contracts. Enjoy the moment!" - Episode 12 snippet") 30.10.2025 0:52

New Snippet: Stuart Glennie, the Academy Director of Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen Football Club, tells me on Episode 12 of my Podcast. That the academy boys shouldn't think too far ahead, worrying about contracts. He suggests that they take in the experience and enjoy every moment. Full Episode: Out Now

Aberdeen Football Club Academy Director - Stuart Glennie ("I want to win whilst developing players for the First Team" - Episode 12 snippet") 28.10.2025 0:50

New Snippet: Stuart Glennie, the Academy Director of Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen Football Club, tells me on Episode 12 of my Podcast. That he wants to win games and trophies with the academy whilst developing the players for the First Team. Full Episode: Out Now

Aberdeen Football Club Academy Director - Stuart Glennie ("You must have a culture and Identity and set standards" - Episode 12 snippet") 26.10.2025 0:57

New Snippet: Stuart Glennie, the Academy Director of Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen Football Club, tells me on Episode 12 of my Podcast. That you must have a culture and identity and set standards. The players in the academy must reflect this, by hitting those standards or above. Full Episode: Out Now

Aberdeen Football Club Academy Director - Stuart Glennie ("The Journey To Pittodrie") 24.10.2025 1:28:18

Stuart Glennie, the Academy Director of Aberdeen Football Club tells me on Episode 12 of my Podcast about Stuart's journey from being a player to a coach, the challenges of youth development in Scottish football, and the importance of community engagement. Stuart shares insights on the structure of training at the academy, the role of performance schools, and the emotional challenges faced during...

Aberdeen Football Club Academy Director - Stuart Glennie ("Show enthusiasm and make a good impression" - Episode 12 snippet") 23.10.2025 1:00

New Snippet: Stuart Glennie, the Academy Director of Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen Football Club, tells me on Episode 12 of my Podcast. That academy players should show enthusiasm and make a good impression when they're walking around the club. The First Team staff are watching their attitudes. Full Episode: Friday October 24th (6pm)

Aberdeen Football Club Academy Director - Stuart Glennie ("I can see some parents can't wait to get players in the car to tell them what they did wrong" - Episode 12 snippet") 21.10.2025 1:00

New Snippet: Stuart Glennie, the Academy Director of Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen Football Club, tells me on Episode 12 of my Podcast. That he sees some parents in a rush to get players in the car to tell them all the mistakes that they've seen them make on the pitch and thinks parents shouldn't be so quick to tell the players what they did wrong. Full Episode: Friday October 24th

Aberdeen Football Club Academy Director - Stuart Glennie ("Forget how your socks looks, focus on your standards of playing" - Episode 12 snippet") 19.10.2025 1:00

New Snippet: Stuart Glennie, the Academy Director of Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen Football Club, tells me on Episode 12 of my Podcast. That players seem too concerned these days about how their socks looks when they are playing, when they should instead be focusing on playing the game at a high standard. Full Episode: Friday October 24th

Aberdeen Football Club Academy Director - Stuart Glennie ("Don't coach from the sidelines. Let the players make the decisions on the pitch" - Episode 12 snippet") 17.10.2025 1:01

New Snippet: Stuart Glennie, the Academy Director of Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen Football Club, tells me on Episode 12 of my Podcast. That it's best to coach players before a match, at half time, during an interval in the game, or at the end of the match. Coaches shouldn't shout instructions whilst players are on the ball playing. Stuart says coaches should leave the players to decide to impleme...

AFC Wimbledon Academy Manager - Michael Hamilton ("The ones who grow and sustain, have a bulletproof mentality" - Episode 11 snippet") 15.10.2025 0:58

New Snippet: Michael Hamilton, the Academy Manager of AFC Wimbledon Football Club, tells me on Episode 11 of my Podcast. That the players with the right mentality, go further than the players who just have talent. Full Episode: Out Now

AFC Wimbledon Academy Manager - Michael Hamilton ("There are players in the academy buying stuff, trying to look like pros before they are pros" - Episode 11 snippet") 12.10.2025 1:00

New Snippet: Michael Hamilton, the Academy Manager of AFC Wimbledon Football Club, tells me on Episode 11 of my Podcast. That there are players in the academy who get distracted buying stuff, trying to look like pros before they are pros. Full Episode: Out Now

AFC Wimbledon Academy Manager - Michael Hamilton ("Plough Lane Dons") 10.10.2025 1:14:29

Michael Hamilton, the Academy Manager of AFC Wimbledon Football Club, tells me on Episode 11 of my Podcast about his journey from a young football enthusiast to a prominent figure in youth football coaching. Michael shares insights into the challenges and rewards of managing an academy, the importance of developing self-managing athletes, and the critical role of mindset in player development. He...

AFC Wimbledon Academy Manager - Michael Hamilton ("Players who take responsibility and self reflect, have a better chance of making it" - Episode 11 snippet") 09.10.2025 0:55

New Snippet: Michael Hamilton, the Academy Manager of AFC Wimbledon Football Club, tells me on Episode 11 of my Podcast. That players who take responsibility and self reflect, have a better chance of progressing at the club. In comparison to players who are always blaming teammates. Full Episode: Friday October 10th 2025

AFC Wimbledon Academy Manager - Michael Hamilton ("Some parents, have negatively influenced our decision on a player" - Episode 11 snippet") 07.10.2025 0:58

New Snippet: Michael Hamilton, the Academy Manager of AFC Wimbledon Football Club, tells me on Episode 11 of my Podcast. That some parents have negatively influenced decisions on academy players staying at the club. Full Episode: Friday October 10th 2025

AFC Wimbledon Academy Manager - Michael Hamilton ("It's up to the players to make the most out of their academy journey" - Episode 11 snippet") 05.10.2025 0:57

New Snippet: Michael Hamilton, the Academy Manager of AFC Wimbledon Football Club, tells me on Episode 11 of my Podcast. That it's not just the coaches responsibility, it's up to the players to make the most out of their academy experience. Full Episode: Friday October 10th 2025

AFC Wimbledon Academy Manager - Michael Hamilton ("We let AFC Wimbledon Under 8s coach themselves at matches" - Episode 11 snippet") 03.10.2025 1:00

New Snippet: Michael Hamilton, the Academy Manager of AFC Wimbledon Football Club, tells me on Episode 11 of my Podcast. That the Under 8s to Under 18s self manage themselves at some matches. Full Episode: Friday October 10th 2025

Birmingham City Academy Manager - Louisa Collis ("The Birmingham City Owners wholeheartedly back the Academy" - Episode 10 snippet") 02.10.2025 0:52

New Snippet: Louisa Collis, the Academy Manager of Birmingham City Football Club, tells me on Episode 10 of my Podcast. That the Birmingham City owners back the academy wholeheartedly with everything they have been asked to provide. Full Episode: Out Now

Birmingham City Academy Manager - Louisa Collis ("Eat chips, drink Cola or eat right. Fine margins make a difference" - Episode 10 snippet") 30.09.2025 0:58

New Snippet: Louisa Collis, the Academy Manager of Birmingham City Football Club, tells me on Episode 10 of my Podcast. That the academy boys can eat chips, drink Cola or eat right. Fine margins make a difference to the way that they perform. Full Episode: Out Now

Birmingham City Academy Manager - Louisa Collis ("Start acting like a scholar when you're 13, not Under 16" - Episode 10 snippet") 28.09.2025 0:59

New Snippet: Louisa Collis, the Academy Manager of Birmingham City Football Club, tells me on Episode 10 of my Podcast. That academy players should start preparing to act like scholars when they are 13 and not wait until they are in the Under 16s team because it might be too late. Full Episode: Out Now

Birmingham City Academy Manager - Louisa Collis ("Knighthead Blues") 26.09.2025 55:28

In this episode, I am grateful to be joined by currently the only female Academy Manager in the Men's game. Louisa Collis, the Academy Manager of Birmingham City Football Club, tells me on Episode 10 of my Podcast. About her journey from netball to becoming an academy manager in football, breaking barriers as a female leader in a male-dominated industry. She discusses the challenges and triumphs o...