Youth Soccer Coaching Player Development Podcast

Saul is joined by Ross Embleton, current Assistant Manager at Leyton Orient who's career has taken him to Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth, Norwich and Swindon. Ross has been fortunate enough to work with players of all ages from 5 to the 1st team and has experienced the highs and lows of a career in football. His inspiring journey is a must listen for any aspiring coach.

Saul is joined by Boris Kubla, Head of Coach Education at the Croatian FA. Boris shares how Croatia has developed into one of the top football nations in the world. He also shares his experiences of being Assistant Coach at DInamo Zagreb where he worked with players including Luka Modric.

Saul is joined by Tim Bradbury. Tim is a Coach Educator for US Soccer. Tim shares his philosophy and experience in the game which has made him one of the best coach educators in the business. Tim is one of influences on Saul's career and methodology, preaching a philosophy of 1v1 and technical excellence which was years ahead of many others in the game.

Saul is joined by Richard Allen, former Head of Talent ID for the English Football Association, Academy Manager of QPR and Head of Recruitment at Tottenham Hotspur. Ricahrd was instrumental in the changes at the FA and the construction of the new DNA, which has produced such amazing results for the England Youth teams. Ricahrd shares the insight from this period and how England progressed to double world champions. He also discusses Talent ID and the secrets behind how to do this effectively in football. This episode is not to be missed!

John Hunter-Barrett joins Saul to discuss his role as Foundation Phase Head of Coaching at Wolverhampton Wanderers. John shares his journey and the insight into what has made Wolves one of the best academies in England.

Saul is Joined by Niels Jansen, Niels is a Technical Coach at Genk Football Club in Belgium. Genk has produced player including Kevin De Bruyne. Niels talks about tis philosophy and that of Genks that makes it one of the most prolific talent developers in European Football.

In this special episode Saul is joined by 3 learning figures in soccer player development discussing supporting players from the the older age groups of Academy football to the Professional game. Gary Curneen is assistant coach of ChicagoRed Stars, a woman's professional team. Harry Watling who at the time of this recording was a coach at Millwall FC'S Academy and Karl Hooper who coaches at Birmingham FC's Academy. These 3 specialist share their knowledge and insight about player development and how to support players in fulfilling their potential.

Saul is joined by Adi Viveash, Adi was formerly u18 and the u23's coach at Chelsea FC's Academy. Add famously led the Chelsea Youth Team to unprecedented success in the FA Youth Cup and the the UEFA Youth Champions League. Adi is now Assistant Manager at Coventry City FC, where he's helped them gain promotion through the play offs in his 1st season.

Saul is joined by Kenny Brown. Head of Coaching at Millwall FC and ex West Ham United player. Kenny shares his journey through the game with fantastic knowledge and insight about player development. Kenny has played and coached at the highest level so they episode is not to be missed!

Saul is joined by Joao Tralhao from Benfica's Academy in Portugal. Joao shares the secrets of one of Europe's best Academies. Joao has worked his way up through the entire academy including spells with the first team. If you're interested in soccer coaching and youth development this is not to be missed!