
Training Ground Guru Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Dec 1, 2020 • 52min
Dan Ashworth: Inside the mind of a Technical Director
Brighton Technical Director Dan Ashworth explains what he does in his role, reveals the long-term ambitions of the club and reflects on his six years with England.
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Oct 29, 2020 • 34min
Davide Ancelotti: Everton's new era
Everton assistant Davide Ancelotti talks about what it's like to work alongside his famous father, how impressed he has been with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and about his own managerial ambitions.
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Sep 27, 2020 • 42min
The Future Game
This episode is brought to you from TGG's The Future Game virtual conference. We hear from England rugby coach Eddie Jones; Right to Dream founder and FC Nordsjaelland chairman Tom Vernon; former FA Head of Team Strategy & Performance Dave Reddin MBE; and Man City sports psychologist Lorraine O'Malley with Man City and England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley.
To watch the entire Future Game Webinar, with 9 speakers and more than 6 hours of high-quality content, click here.
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Sep 2, 2020 • 35min
Alex Inglethorpe - Creating new history with Liverpool
For this episode, TGG traveled to Kirkby to speak with the Liverpool Academy Manager, Alex Inglethorpe.
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Jul 21, 2020 • 49min
Pippa Grange - How to 'win deep'
Dr Pippa Grange, the former Head of People and Team Development for the Football Association, talks about her work with England, her current role with the Right to Dream Academy and her new book, How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself.

Jun 11, 2020 • 42min
Nick Cox - Youth development the Man Utd way
For this episode, TGG speaks with Manchester United academy manager Nick Cox. Cox talks about the club’s youth philosophy, how they measure success, and how they’ve dealt with the coronavirus pandemic.
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May 6, 2020 • 42min
Danny Cowley: Old school values & new methods
Huddersfield Town manager Danny Cowley tells TGG about his coaching journey and the values he's brought to Yorkshire.

Apr 1, 2020 • 53min
Tony Strudwick: The past, present and future of sports science
Tony Strudwick, the Wales and Sheffield Wednesday Head of Performance, talks about coping during the coronavirus crisis, the future of sports science and his memories of working alongside Sir Alex Ferguson.

Mar 5, 2020 • 33min
Gerard Houllier: Taking Liverpool into the 21st Century
For this episode, TGG went to the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London to speak with Gerard Houllier. The former Liverpool manager spoke about changing the culture at Anfield, leaving a legacy and what he thinks about Jurgen Klopp and his current side.
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Feb 7, 2020 • 40min
Stewart Downing: Final chapter in a stellar career
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Stewart Downing tells TGG about his 19th season in professional football. The 35-year-old also looks back on his time with Middlesbrough, Aston Villa, Liverpool and England.
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