Charlton FC's Head of Foundation Phase Dave Chatwin joins Saul to discuss how Charlton consistently produces professional footballers and remains statistically one fo the best Academies in the country despite their relatively modest budget. Dave also discusses his coaching journey which has also seen him coach in the USA, at the world famous Aspire Academy in Qatar and also West Ham.

Joop Oosterveld Lead Coach u8-u12 at PSV joins Saul to give insight to the work at one of the best Academies in World Football. He also shares his remarkable journey that began with his 1st coaching role at 14 years old. Joop discusses the secrets behind the technical programme which so consistently produces world class players and how he has evolved it since being at the club.

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René Meulensteen joins Saul to talk about his career and how he developed as a coach. From his start in Academy Football in Holland to being assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. René discusses the importance of ball mastery and 1v1 and how important it is not only in grass roots and academy football but at first team level also. If you're interested in player development this episode is not to be missed!

Stefano Pasquinelli joins Saul to talk about his Journey that has taken him from the Academies of Atalanta and A.C Milan to his current role as Head of Academy 7-13 Year Olds at Lazio. Stefano discusses the methodologies at the clubs where he has coached and the importance of Ball Mastery and 1V1 at Lazio.

For the 2nd part of this 50th show special Chris Ramsey returns to the show to discuss all things youth development. Chris is the best Youth Developer in the country and we are fortunate that he came back on the show to share all his knowledge and experience in firstly making Tottenham Hotspur one of the best Academies in World Soccer and now his work at QPR. This show is not to be missed!

For part 1 of this 50th show special Saul is Joined by Michael Beale and Harry Watling. Micahel Beale, current 1st team coach at Rangers previously coached at Chelsea and Liverpool in the Academies as well as a stint coaching in Brazil at Sao Paulo as a 1st team coach. He's one of the best player developers in the country. Harry Watling has coached at Chelsea, Millwall and West Ham. One of the best coaches in Academy football in this country. Harry and Michael answer questions from the listeners as well as discussing some of the main issues surrounding youth development.

Phil Shead is Head of Coaching at Middlesborough Football Club. Phil shares his journey which began as a under 9 at the club gaining a pro contract and then starting his coaching journey. Middlesborough's famed academy is renowned for player development and the first team famously once fielded a whole starting line up of academy graduates. He shares why Middlesborough has a philosophy and a track record of developing technical players and how this is achieved at his club.

Gregg Broughton shares his incredible Journey that has seen him work at Wyombe Wanderers, Rushden and Diamonds, Luton, Norwich and now in Norway. Gregg has worked as Head of Recruitment and Academy Director at Luton and Norwich and now is Academy Director at Bodø Glimt. He shares what it takes to carve out a career at the very top of the game and what it takes to spot talent at a young age but also manage staff to create an elite environment.

Anthony Hayes joins Saul to talk about his career which has seen him progress from a novice coach cutting his teeth in the USA to being Head Coach of the U18s at Charlton Athletic. Anthony shares the secrets behind what makes Charlton one of the most consistent talent producers in English Football. He also tells us about his time spent at Brentford before the club controversially closed the Academy.