Youth Soccer Coaching Player Development Podcast

Taff Joins Saul to discuss his football journey that has taken him from Arsenal Academy Player to Assitant Coach to the Guyana National Team with time spent at Arsenal, Tottenham and the Football Association as a Coach in between. Taff shares his incredible experience at all levels of the game from grass roots to the first team and what it takes to coach at the highest level.

Andy Clawson joins Saul to talk about his coaching career which has taken him from Belfast to Thailand via stints at Hearts in Scotland and Manchester United. Andy discusses his journey and what it has taken to set up one of the best Academies in Asia, creating a first class training environment for locals and ex pats and dealing with cultural differences and challenges.

Saul is joined by Harry Watling, Harry has coached at clubs including West Ham, Chelsea and Millwall. Working right across the age groups from 6 year olds to the first team. Harry shares his inspiring journey and the secrets behind his coaching philosophy which has made him one of the most sought after coaching talents in Premier League Academy Football.

Saul is joined by Marko Cindric, Head Coach of the U9s at Dinamo Zagreb's famous Academy. Dinamo Zagreb is one of the most prolific academies in world soccer when it comes to developing professional footballers for the top leagues in Europe. Marko shares the secrets behind Dinamo's success and how the approach the development of young players.

Ryan Maye joins Saul to share his extraordinary career which has seen him work at Chelsea, Rangers The FA and now in his current post as Head Of Coaching at West Brom. Ryan talks about what he looks for in coaches and how he supports players and coaches at West Brom. Ryan also talks about his time at the FA and his involvement in developing the new England DNA project and the Advance Youth Award.

Rafal Ulatowski, Former assistant Manager of Poland and current Head of Coaching at Lech Poznan joins Saul to go over his extraordinary career which have also included first team manager roles in Poland and also Iceland. Rafal shares his experiences of working with players such as Robert Lewandowski in Polands World Cup qualifying campaign.

Saul is joined by Keith Boanas, experienced FA Coach Educator and Woman's Football First Team Manager. Keith has experience at working at all levels of the game. He was Manager at Charlton and Watford Ladies as well as being Head of Womens Football in Estonia. Keith is also one of the biggest influences on Saul's career, as his FA Tutor and on going mentor. This episode is not to be missed

Saul is joined by AFC Wimbledon's Head of Coaching Micahel Hamilton. Michael discusses his role at AFC Wimbledon and how they continue to innovate and punch well above their weight in terms of resources. Wimbledon continue to produce players for their first team and players that are sold on creating vital funds for the club. Micahel has an inspiring journey that he shares that has seen him rise fr...

Saul Is joined by Ed Graper, former Technical Director of The Aspire Academy in Qatar. Ed talks about setting up the Aspire Academy and making it one of the best Football Centres in the world and the key role he and the Aspire Academy played in the recent Asia Cup Win by Qatar.

Saul is joined by Tom Hounsell, Fulham FC’s U15 Head Coach. Tom shares his journey and the methodology that makes Fulham FC’s Academy one of the best in the country.

Saul is joined by Ross Embleton, current Assistant Manager at Leyton Orient who's career has taken him to Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth, Norwich and Swindon. Ross has been fortunate enough to work with players of all ages from 5 to the 1st team and has experienced the highs and lows of a career in football. His inspiring journey is a must listen for any aspiring coach.

Saul is joined by Boris Kubla, Head of Coach Education at the Croatian FA. Boris shares how Croatia has developed into one of the top football nations in the world. He also shares his experiences of being Assistant Coach at DInamo Zagreb where he worked with players including Luka Modric.

Saul is joined by Tim Bradbury. Tim is a Coach Educator for US Soccer. Tim shares his philosophy and experience in the game which has made him one of the best coach educators in the business. Tim is one of influences on Saul's career and methodology, preaching a philosophy of 1v1 and technical excellence which was years ahead of many others in the game.

Saul is joined by Richard Allen, former Head of Talent ID for the English Football Association, Academy Manager of QPR and Head of Recruitment at Tottenham Hotspur. Ricahrd was instrumental in the changes at the FA and the construction of the new DNA, which has produced such amazing results for the England Youth teams. Ricahrd shares the insight from this period and how England progressed to doubl...

John Hunter-Barrett joins Saul to discuss his role as Foundation Phase Head of Coaching at Wolverhampton Wanderers. John shares his journey and the insight into what has made Wolves one of the best academies in England.

Saul is Joined by Niels Jansen, Niels is a Technical Coach at Genk Football Club in Belgium. Genk has produced player including Kevin De Bruyne. Niels talks about tis philosophy and that of Genks that makes it one of the most prolific talent developers in European Football.

In this special episode Saul is joined by 3 learning figures in soccer player development discussing supporting players from the the older age groups of Academy football to the Professional game. Gary Curneen is assistant coach of ChicagoRed Stars, a woman's professional team. Harry Watling who at the time of this recording was a coach at Millwall FC'S Academy and Karl Hooper who coaches at Birmin...

Saul is joined by Adi Viveash, Adi was formerly u18 and the u23's coach at Chelsea FC's Academy. Add famously led the Chelsea Youth Team to unprecedented success in the FA Youth Cup and the the UEFA Youth Champions League. Adi is now Assistant Manager at Coventry City FC, where he's helped them gain promotion through the play offs in his 1st season.

Saul is joined by Kenny Brown. Head of Coaching at Millwall FC and ex West Ham United player. Kenny shares his journey through the game with fantastic knowledge and insight about player development. Kenny has played and coached at the highest level so they episode is not to be missed!

Saul is joined by Joao Tralhao from Benfica's Academy in Portugal. Joao shares the secrets of one of Europe's best Academies. Joao has worked his way up through the entire academy including spells with the first team. If you're interested in soccer coaching and youth development this is not to be missed!

Saul is joined by Marc Campbell, Head of Coaching and Assistant Academy Manager at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Marc talks about his journey from community coach to number 2 in the Academy. He shares the secrets behind what has made Wolves one of the best Academies in the country.

Saul is joined by Miguel Rios. Formerly Head Of Recruitment and Brentford FC's Academy and Scout for Arsenal FC's Academy. Also previously first team scout at Brentford and Fulham. Miguel is currently first team scout for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Miguel goes through his journey telling us all the secrets about talent identification from the academy to the first team. Miguel is one of there most re...

Saul is joined by Tony Carr, a living legend in football youth development. Tony was previously Academy Manager of West Ham United's famous Academy, graduates who progressed under him include Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole, Jermiane Defoe and many more. Tony shares his story and the secrets behind one of the most successful player development centres in world football.

Saul is joined by Ian Barker, Head of Education of United Soccer Coaches, the biggest soccer coaches community in the world. They also host a yearly convention which is also the biggest of its type in the world. Ian discusses his journey and his role as well as USA soccer in general, it structure, systems and its future.

Saul is joined by Chris Ramsey, one of the worlds leading player developers. Chris was formally Assistant Academy Manager at Tottenham Hotspur FC, he drove the philosophy and methodology behind the academy to make it one of the best in world soccer, producing the likes of Harry Kane and Harry Winks. Chris went on to be Assistant Manager of the first team. He then moved to QPR to be first team mana...