Manchester United U14s coach, Neil Harris, tells us what it takes to make it in football
🚀 Help us reach 20k subscribers by hitting the subscribe button and joining our growing community dedicated to youth football development!In this episode, we sit down with Neil Harris, a highly exper...
16 Sep 20252h 3min
What Are the REAL Odds of “Making It” in Football? Chris Platts Breaks it Down
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Platts, a career coach and leading researcher in football career trajectories. Chris holds a PhD focused on the lives of over 300 young footballers and has led ...
27 Mar 20252h 15min
The Mindset Behind Raising Football Stars - Jenny Boateng's Winning Formula!
In this episode, we’re joined by Jenny and Jeriah Boateng, a mother-son duo with an incredible story. Jeriah is an academy footballer, paving the way for his younger brother Zachary, and their journey...
27 Feb 20251h 27min
Troy Deeney - Ex-Premier League Star Discusses How to Raise a Footballer
In this episode, we sit down with one of our biggest guests to date! Troy Deeney is known to many as a Watford legend, and most certainly a player who enjoyed ruffling the feathers of defenders and fa...
27 Nov 20241h 31min
Jeremy Sauer & Dan Rice - How To Build The Perfect Football Academy From Scratch
In this episode I sit down with two of the leaders in Wycombe's bold academy vision! Academy Director Jeremy Sauer and Chairman & Chief Football Office Dan Rice offer a behind-the-scenes look at Wycom...
30 Okt 20241h 11min
Peter Sturgess - The EX-England Head of Futsal Explains Its Importance In The UK
In this episode, Marcelo and I have the pleasure of speaking with Peter Sturgess, the Ex-Head of Futsal for the FA. Peter is thought of by many as one of the best youth coaches in England, and is resp...
28 Okt 20241h 38min
What Must Change With USA Youth Soccer Culture?
In this episode, we chat about the big issues in youth soccer in the USA. Did you know that 75% of kids quit playing by age 14? We explore why that’s happening and how the focus on winning is making t...
23 Sep 20241h 32min
John Allpress - What Is Being Taught To The English Football Coaches?
In this episode, Darius and I have the pleasure of speaking with John Allpress, the original creator of the FA Coaching Awards. These awards have evolved into the Youth Module courses currently used a...
28 Aug 20241h 40min
