Nick Davies [Performance #03]: Developing Elite Premier League Academy Talent Like Aaron Wan-Bissaka

This is the third episode in a series of 5 focused on #Performance and hosted by Rich Buchanan, a former Performance Director at Swansea City FC in the Premier League and Human Performance Consultant for DC United in the MLS.

On today’s episode, Rich is joined by Nick Davies, the Head of Academy Performance at Crystal Palace.

Nick brings a wealth of experience and insight into how a structured process and a multidisciplinary approach serves both the sporting objectives and business goals of an elite football organisation.

In this conversation, they explore the people, the philosophies, and the practices that shape player developments in elite academies, diving deep into how high performance systems impact not just player development, but also the long-term sustainability and success of a Premier League football club.

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