

Training Ground Guru Podcast
Training Ground Guru
Welcome to the Training Ground Guru Podcast. In every episode we bring you insights from the teams behind the teams in professional football. Thank you for listening.
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Oct 31, 2021 • 50min
Gregg Broughton - Youth development lessons from Bodø/Glimt
Gregg Broughton is the Academy Manager of Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt, having held the same role with Luton Town and Norwich City.
In Episode #32 of the TGG Podcast, Gregg explains how the club do things differently when it comes to youth development - and how living in the moment is key.
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Sep 15, 2021 • 50min
Owen Eastwood: The ancient code of togetherness
Owen Eastwood is one of the most in-demand performance coaches in world sport. He's worked with Harlequins Rugby, South Africa Cricket and, for the last five years, England football.
In Episode #31 of the TGG Podcast, he explains what he does and how it's rooted in ancient cultures. For more information, visit trainingground.guru or follow us on Twitter @ground_guru

Aug 23, 2021 • 49min
Luke Bornn: The future of data science in football
In this episode, Luke Bornn tells us about his experiences in football and gives insights into the future of data science in the sport. Luke is a former Professor of Statistics at Harvard University, Head of Analytics at AS Roma and Vice President of Strategy and Analytics at the Sacramento Kings. Now he's the founder and chief scientist at Zelus Analytics, which aims to become the world's best sports intelligence platform.
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Jul 29, 2021 • 46min
Dave Alred: Performing under pressure
In this episode, Dave Alred gives us his guide to performing under pressure. The performance coach has a CV that's hard to match. He's worked with sports as diverse as cricket, golf and rugby union, and with stars including Jonny Wilkinson, Francesco Molinari and even Gareth Southgate.
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Jun 21, 2021 • 47min
Russell Martin: People and purpose at MK Dons
MK Dons manager Russell Martin tells TGG about the importance of people and purpose, why he won't change his beliefs on style of play and the importance of buddhism to his philosophy.
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Jun 3, 2021 • 45min
Michael Beale: Inside story of Rangers' renaissance
Rangers first-team coach Michael Beale tells TGG about working with Steven Gerrard, winning the Scottish title for the first time in a decade and his own managerial ambitions.
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Apr 29, 2021 • 39min
Emma Hayes: Quest for the quadruple
Chelsea Women's manager Emma Hayes talks about her team's quest for the quadruple this season, outlines her leadership philosophy and gives her thoughts on working in the men's game.
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Mar 31, 2021 • 42min
Laurence Stewart: Rebuilding AS Monaco
Laurence Stewart, the Head of Recruitment and Development at Monaco, tells TGG about his work with the resurgent French club.
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Mar 9, 2021 • 52min
Brian Ashton: 'Best in class' coach & mentor
Former England rugby coach Brian Ashton, who now works for the Premier League as an educator and mentor, tells TGG about the lessons he has learned during five decades in coaching.
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Jan 27, 2021 • 54min
Marijn Beuker: Innovating at AZ Alkmaar
Marijn Beuker, the Sport Development Director at AZ Alkmaar, explains how the club manages to punch above its weight in the Dutch Eredivisie by doing things differently.
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