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.

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68 Jake Henry Nottingham Forest Foundation Phase Lead

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 including Jude Bellingham.

67 Mike Dodds Birmingham City Academy Manager

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 football and the first team.

66 Eduardo Oliveira U20 Coach Fluminense

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 has effected his coaching methodology and the work he now does helping making Wolves one of the best Academies in the country.

65 Wes Hughes Lead Coach 15/16s Wolverhampton Wanderers

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!

64 Lewis Craig Man Utd Women's 21's Assitant Coach

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 who he helped develop into the player he is today. This one is not to be missed!!! Check out the MyPersonalFootballCoach Virtual Academy here, some of the world's best player developers in the world's on virtual academy. https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/virtualacademy/

63 Paul McGuinness Ex Man Utd Academy Current FA Coach Educator

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 Academy Manager Per Mertesacker.

62 Lewis Goater Arsenal FC's Foundation Phase Lead

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.

61 Simon Clifford Brazilian Football Specialist & Ex Southampton

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.

60 Paolo Migliavacca Head of 12-14's Inter Milan

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.

59 Ian Buckman Head Of Coaching Brighton Hove & Albion

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.

58 Marik Reedijk Ajax Academy

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 MyPersonalFootballCoach Virtual Academy here https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/virtualacademy/

57 Mike Marsh Swansea Assistant Manager ex Liverpool & FA

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 MyPersonalFootballCoach Virtual Academy go to MyPersonalFootballCoach.com/virtualacademy

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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.

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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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Join Saul Isaksson-Hurst, 10 years experience as a Technical Football Coach in the Premier League with Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC, as he chats to some of the words leaders in Youth Soccer Development. A podcast aimed at Soccer Players, Coaches and parents interested in the beautiful game and youth soccer player development.

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