

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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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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Jan 18, 2021 • 23min
Jamie Carragher: The art of TV analysis
Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher tells TGG how he analyses matches, gives insight on his use of tech and shares his thoughts on the current Premier League season.
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Dec 11, 2020 • 41min
Dan Micciche: Developing Arsenal's next generation
Under-16s coach Dan Micciche reveals what goes on inside the Arsenal Academy, including their four pillars, how they encourage players to take responsibility and what it's like to work under Per Mertesacker.
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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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