THE LOWDOWN EPISODE #27 - THE RELENTLESS PATH w/ FC CINCINNATI'S LARRY SUNDERLAND

Larry Sunderland is the Director of Player Development at FC Cincinnati. Having worked previously within US youth national team set ups alongside the academies of Chicago Fire & Portland Timbers, Larry knows exactly what it takes to make it as a professional footballer. During our wide ranging conversation we discussed all the internal and external factors which go into shaping young talents. Listen to this episode to learn more about;

- The importance of self-regulation in youth development?

- How he narrows the gap between what someone is and what they can become?

- What it is like to build an academy from the ground up?

- Why it is important to look past the low hanging fruits of success?

- The psycho-social components of establishing an identity?

- Which soft skill must all player's possess if they are to become professional?

Timestamps;

00:00 - 05:00 - Early beginnings

05:01 - 08:58 - Self-Regulation

08:59 - 12:55 - “Working in the gap”

12:56 - 17:42 - Environment

17:43 - 29:37 - Philosophy

29:38 - 33:10 - Identity

33:11 - 40:26 - Embracing Adversity

40:27 - 47:14 - Coach Development

47:15 - 49:36 - Legacy