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Rene Maric: From blogging to Bayern Munich (Part 1)

Training Ground Guru Podcast

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Navigating the Relative Age Effect in Football and Player Development

The chapter explores the concept of relative age effect in football, focusing on Bayern Munich's strategy to mitigate this issue by selecting players aged 11 and above. It emphasizes the importance of patience, education, and equal opportunities for player development. The discussion also touches on the ethical concerns of scouting very young children for professional football and the importance of aligning playing styles across various teams in the academy and senior side.

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