THE LOWDOWN EPISODE #37 - THE SOUTHAMPTON WAY w/ DANNY MAYE

Danny Maye is the lead senior youth phase coach at Southampton. This discussion is very insightful for anyone who wishes to learn more about the intricacies of working within a Premier League academy. Danny & I take a deep dive on his career to date which at times serves to be a brutally honest self-assessment. Nevertheless Danny imparts plenty of guidance as to how he and Southampton have evolved over time, successfully navigated change, refined their approach and always strive to be better. I really enjoyed this conversation with Danny and know you will too. Expect to hear more about;

- The formative experiences behind his coaching career.

- Why what value you contribute will always trump which background you come from?

- What is so unique about the Southampton way?

- The 95% v 5% rule.

- What does an interdisciplinary process of working look like?

- The common denominator between those that make it as professionals?

- Cross pollinating from other sports & industries - is it relevant or effective?

Timestamps;

00:00 - 05:50 - Intro

05:51 - 09:13 - Coaching Pathways

09:14 - 16:30 - The Southampton Way

16:31 - 22:56 - Holistic Development

22:57 - 27:57 - Reflection

27:58 - 34:29 - Character

34:30 - 42:02 - Change & Evolution