Youth Soccer Coaching Player Development Podcast

Nottingham Forest's Foundation Phase Lead Jake Henry joins Saul to talk about what goes on behind the scenes at the Academy and their recent transition to Category 1 Academy. Jake discusses his journey from part time coach including his time coaching abroad to his current role at Nottingham Forest.

Mike Dodds is Birmingham City's Academy Manager. He discusses he time at Birmingham working his way up from part time coach in the pre academy to the Foundation Phase, Youth Development Phase, Professional Development phase and now as Academy Manger. Mike knows the Academy back to front and shares the innovation and methodology that has helped Birmingham City to consistently develop players includ...

Eduardo Oliveria joins Saul to discuss his role at Brazilian giant Fluminense as first Head Of Methodology and now U20 Head Coach. Fluminense has a long proud history and culture of developing players for their first team and the Brazilian national team. Eduardo and Saul discuss the methodology of the club from the very youngest age groups to the U20s that prepares players for professional footbal...

Wes Hughes Lead Coach 15/16s at Wolves joins Saul to discuss his journey which includes two stints at Wolverhampton Wanderers and also many years spent at Birmingham City's Academy working across the age groups and also with Jude Bellingham in the Foundation Phase and in the Youth Development Phase. Wes discusses Jude's development and the unique environment they created at Birmingham and how that...

Lewis Craig joins Saul to talk about his role as Man Utd Womens 21's Coach and his coaching career which has seen him be Foundation Phase Lead at Burnley, Assitant Academy Manager at Salford City and also Head of YDP at Morecambe. Lewis' career has seen him work with all ages within the development pyramid and he has lots of great experience and knowledge to share!

Paul McGuinness joins Saul to discuss his journey of over 20 years at Manchester United as a player and Academy Coach and his current role for the English Football Association as a Coach Educator. Paul discusses what went on behind the scenes at United that consistently made it one of the top producers of talent in world football. He also discusses his work with players including Marcus Rashford w...

Lewis Goater, Foundation Phase Lead at Arsenal's Academy joins Saul to talk about his journey and what goes on behind the scenes at one of the best Academies in world football. Arsenal have an unbelievable track record of developing players for their first team and for professional football. Lewis shares what goes on in trying to develop 'Strong Young Gunners' under the inspirational leadership of...

Simon Clifford outlines his extraordinary journey that took him from school teacher in England to Brazil and back to England to introduce the Brazilian coaching method to England. A true innovator Simon helped change the coaching game in the UK and challenges myths about Brazilian's only learning football in the streets. Also outlines the importance of technical training for all players.

Paolo joins Saul to discuss the work that goes on in the Academy of one of the biggest clubs in the world. He discusses the methodology and structure of the Academy. He also discusses how they are trying to challenge the stereo type of Italy only producing world class defender and tactically astute players and coaches.

Brighton Hove & Albion's Head Of Coaching Ian Buckman joins Saul to talk about his role at the Cat 1 Academy and what goes on behind the scenes. Ian shares his journey which has included several roles at Brighton and his previous club Portsmouth where he worked his way up from part time Foundation Phase Coach to Assistant Academy Manager.

Saul is joined by Marik Reedijk to discuss what goes on behind the scenes at Ajax, one of the best Academies in world soccer. Mairk discusses his journey which took him from the Dutch Football Association to the Dutch giants for two stints with two spells also at West Brom's Academy in England before his last job in mens professional football in Belgium.

Swansea City Assistant Manager Mike Marsh joins Saul to talk about his journey which started as a player a Liverpool and then also as a coach there firstly in the Academy and then in the 1st Team under Brendan Rodgers. Marsh also was assistant coach for the u17 England Team the won the world cup in India. Marsh now works under Steve Cooper at Swansea City in the Championship. Check out the new MyP...

Martin Ho is Man Utd Women's Team Assitant Coach. He shares his journey that started at Everton's Academy coaching in the boys programme before he progressed in to the Women's Professional 1st Team at the Club. Martin also worked at Liverpool as u21 Coach and Technical Director of the Girls Academy before moving across to United to work under Casey Stoney. To check out the new MyPersonalFootballCo...

Charlton FC's Head of Foundation Phase Dave Chatwin joins Saul to discuss how Charlton consistently produces professional footballers and remains statistically one fo the best Academies in the country despite their relatively modest budget. Dave also discusses his coaching journey which has also seen him coach in the USA, at the world famous Aspire Academy in Qatar and also West Ham.

Joop Oosterveld Lead Coach u8-u12 at PSV joins Saul to give insight to the work at one of the best Academies in World Football. He also shares his remarkable journey that began with his 1st coaching role at 14 years old. Joop discusses the secrets behind the technical programme which so consistently produces world class players and how he has evolved it since being at the club.

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René Meulensteen joins Saul to talk about his career and how he developed as a coach. From his start in Academy Football in Holland to being assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. René discusses the importance of ball mastery and 1v1 and how important it is not only in grass roots and academy football but at first team level also. If you're interested in player development this episo...

Stefano Pasquinelli joins Saul to talk about his Journey that has taken him from the Academies of Atalanta and A.C Milan to his current role as Head of Academy 7-13 Year Olds at Lazio. Stefano discusses the methodologies at the clubs where he has coached and the importance of Ball Mastery and 1V1 at Lazio.

For the 2nd part of this 50th show special Chris Ramsey returns to the show to discuss all things youth development. Chris is the best Youth Developer in the country and we are fortunate that he came back on the show to share all his knowledge and experience in firstly making Tottenham Hotspur one of the best Academies in World Soccer and now his work at QPR. This show is not to be missed!

For part 1 of this 50th show special Saul is Joined by Michael Beale and Harry Watling. Micahel Beale, current 1st team coach at Rangers previously coached at Chelsea and Liverpool in the Academies as well as a stint coaching in Brazil at Sao Paulo as a 1st team coach. He's one of the best player developers in the country. Harry Watling has coached at Chelsea, Millwall and West Ham. One of the bes...

Phil Shead is Head of Coaching at Middlesborough Football Club. Phil shares his journey which began as a under 9 at the club gaining a pro contract and then starting his coaching journey. Middlesborough's famed academy is renowned for player development and the first team famously once fielded a whole starting line up of academy graduates. He shares why Middlesborough has a philosophy and a track...

Gregg Broughton shares his incredible Journey that has seen him work at Wyombe Wanderers, Rushden and Diamonds, Luton, Norwich and now in Norway. Gregg has worked as Head of Recruitment and Academy Director at Luton and Norwich and now is Academy Director at Bodø Glimt. He shares what it takes to carve out a career at the very top of the game and what it takes to spot talent at a young age but als...

Anthony Hayes joins Saul to talk about his career which has seen him progress from a novice coach cutting his teeth in the USA to being Head Coach of the U18s at Charlton Athletic. Anthony shares the secrets behind what makes Charlton one of the most consistent talent producers in English Football. He also tells us about his time spent at Brentford before the club controversially closed the Academ...

Mark Rees shares his experience of working at the very highest levels of the game. Mark started his career at Crewe Alexandra working under the infamous Dario Gradi, he then moved on to Blackburn Rover before moving to Man City. Mark was lucky enough to be at City to see them transition to be one of the power houses of Academy football. He also worked within the Womens Team at City. Mark talks abo...

Jimmy Shan joins Saul on the show to share his incredible journey from coaching the U8s at West Bromwich Albion to Manager of the 1st team in the Championship. Jimmy gives insight into what it takes to work up the ladder to the very top and why it's so important to work with all age groups in the development cycle. This one is not to be missed!