Youth Soccer Coaching Player Development Podcast

Taff Joins Saul to discuss his football journey that has taken him from Arsenal Academy Player to Assitant Coach to the Guyana National Team with time spent at Arsenal, Tottenham and the Football Association as a Coach in between. Taff shares his incredible experience at all levels of the game from grass roots to the first team and what it takes to coach at the highest level.

Andy Clawson joins Saul to talk about his coaching career which has taken him from Belfast to Thailand via stints at Hearts in Scotland and Manchester United. Andy discusses his journey and what it has taken to set up one of the best Academies in Asia, creating a first class training environment for locals and ex pats and dealing with cultural differences and challenges.

Saul is joined by Harry Watling, Harry has coached at clubs including West Ham, Chelsea and Millwall. Working right across the age groups from 6 year olds to the first team. Harry shares his inspiring journey and the secrets behind his coaching philosophy which has made him one of the most sought after coaching talents in Premier League Academy Football.

Saul is joined by Marko Cindric, Head Coach of the U9s at Dinamo Zagreb's famous Academy. Dinamo Zagreb is one of the most prolific academies in world soccer when it comes to developing professional footballers for the top leagues in Europe. Marko shares the secrets behind Dinamo's success and how the approach the development of young players.

Ryan Maye joins Saul to share his extraordinary career which has seen him work at Chelsea, Rangers The FA and now in his current post as Head Of Coaching at West Brom. Ryan talks about what he looks for in coaches and how he supports players and coaches at West Brom. Ryan also talks about his time at the FA and his involvement in developing the new England DNA project and the Advance Youth Award.

Rafal Ulatowski, Former assistant Manager of Poland and current Head of Coaching at Lech Poznan joins Saul to go over his extraordinary career which have also included first team manager roles in Poland and also Iceland. Rafal shares his experiences of working with players such as Robert Lewandowski in Polands World Cup qualifying campaign.

Saul is joined by Keith Boanas, experienced FA Coach Educator and Woman's Football First Team Manager. Keith has experience at working at all levels of the game. He was Manager at Charlton and Watford Ladies as well as being Head of Womens Football in Estonia. Keith is also one of the biggest influences on Saul's career, as his FA Tutor and on going mentor. This episode is not to be missed

Saul is joined by AFC Wimbledon's Head of Coaching Micahel Hamilton. Michael discusses his role at AFC Wimbledon and how they continue to innovate and punch well above their weight in terms of resources. Wimbledon continue to produce players for their first team and players that are sold on creating vital funds for the club. Micahel has an inspiring journey that he shares that has seen him rise from grass roots coach to Head of Coaching at a Professional Football Club.

Saul Is joined by Ed Graper, former Technical Director of The Aspire Academy in Qatar. Ed talks about setting up the Aspire Academy and making it one of the best Football Centres in the world and the key role he and the Aspire Academy played in the recent Asia Cup Win by Qatar.

Saul is joined by Tom Hounsell, Fulham FC’s U15 Head Coach. Tom shares his journey and the methodology that makes Fulham FC’s Academy one of the best in the country.