Youth Soccer Coaching Player Development Podcast

Simon Clifford outlines his extraordinary journey that took him from school teacher in England to Brazil and back to England to introduce the Brazilian coaching method to England. A true innovator Simon helped change the coaching game in the UK and challenges myths about Brazilian's only learning football in the streets. Also outlines the importance of technical training for all players.

Paolo joins Saul to discuss the work that goes on in the Academy of one of the biggest clubs in the world. He discusses the methodology and structure of the Academy. He also discusses how they are trying to challenge the stereo type of Italy only producing world class defender and tactically astute players and coaches.

Brighton Hove & Albion's Head Of Coaching Ian Buckman joins Saul to talk about his role at the Cat 1 Academy and what goes on behind the scenes. Ian shares his journey which has included several roles at Brighton and his previous club Portsmouth where he worked his way up from part time Foundation Phase Coach to Assistant Academy Manager.

Saul is joined by Marik Reedijk to discuss what goes on behind the scenes at Ajax, one of the best Academies in world soccer. Mairk discusses his journey which took him from the Dutch Football Association to the Dutch giants for two stints with two spells also at West Brom's Academy in England before his last job in mens professional football in Belgium.

Swansea City Assistant Manager Mike Marsh joins Saul to talk about his journey which started as a player a Liverpool and then also as a coach there firstly in the Academy and then in the 1st Team under Brendan Rodgers. Marsh also was assistant coach for the u17 England Team the won the world cup in India. Marsh now works under Steve Cooper at Swansea City in the Championship. Check out the new MyPersonalFootballCoach Virtual Academy here https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/virtualacademy/

Martin Ho is Man Utd Women's Team Assitant Coach. He shares his journey that started at Everton's Academy coaching in the boys programme before he progressed in to the Women's Professional 1st Team at the Club. Martin also worked at Liverpool as u21 Coach and Technical Director of the Girls Academy before moving across to United to work under Casey Stoney. To check out the new MyPersonalFootballCoach Virtual Academy go to MyPersonalFootballCoach.com/virtualacademy

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!