Youth Soccer Coaching Player Development Podcast

Jan Van Loon has over 30 years experience coaching including at Arsenal, the Dutch FA and Utrecht. Jan joins Glen and Saul to talk about his journey and his experiences coaching in England, Holland and India

Carsten Dohm joins Glen and Saul to talk about his role at San Diego and The Right to Dream. The Right to Dream is one of the most exciting player development projects in world football right now. Graduates include Mohammed Kudus from West Ham. Carsten talks about the the project which has academies in West Africa, Egypt, Denmark and now San Diego and how they develop technically excellent decision makers for the 1st teams of their pro teams in Denmark and now San Diego but ultimately for the top leagues in world football.

Joop Oosterveld joins Glen and Saul to talk about his move from PSV to BK Häcken in Sweden and how he quickly became interim Head Coach of the 1st team. Now back in his role as 1st Team transition coach Joop discusses his life and work in Sweden and how BK Häcken plan to be the best development club in Scandinavia.

Joop Oosterveld joins Glen and Saul to talk about his move from PSV to BK Häcken in Sweden and how he quickly became interim Head Coach of the 1st team. Now back in his role as 1st Team transition coach Joop discusses his life and work in Sweden and how BK Häcken plan to be the best development club in Scandinavia.

Alex Nichols fills in for Glen in this Coaching Family special talking about small group sessions and how to best design and deliver when working with a small group of players.

Neil Harris spent over two decades coaching at Man United's famous Academy. Neil discusses his journey with Saul and tells us what makes United's Academy one of the best in world football.

Gary White has had an incredible career, coaching all over the world. He is currently National Team Manager of Taiwan. Gary has left every national team he has coached at a higher FIFA ranking than when he arrived. He has also been Head Coach in the Chinese Super League and the Japanese League. Gary tells his inspiring story of starting his career as a 22 year old and packing his bags and travelling to the other side of the world.

Steve Gale joins Saul to talk about his journey from Estate footballer to non league player to Chelsea and Fulham's Academy and how his playing background effected his coaching and recruitment philosophy at two of the best academies in English football. Try the Virtual Academy Next Gen Club for free for 3 days now! Download the MyPersonalFootballCoach app. Download the MyPersonalFootballCoach App on IOS https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mypersonalfootballcoach/id1320840506 Or Download the MyPersonalFootballCoach app on ANDROID https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onbit.footballcoach&hl=en_GB

ry the Virtual Academy Next Gen Club for free for 3 days now! Download the MyPersonalFootballCoach app. Download the MyPersonalFootballCoach App on IOS https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mypersonalfootballcoach/id1320840506 Or Download the MyPersonalFootballCoach app on ANDROID https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onbit.footballcoach&hl=en_GB Ricky Clarke has been coaching for over 25 years. He has coached at every level and was until recently Head Coach of the Houston Dash in the Women's Pro League in America. Ricky shares his journey from starting his career coaching at summer camps to being Head Coach of one of the biggest teams in the USA with some of the best players in world football.

Beto Lima is one of the most exciting young coaches in world football right now. Brazilian born he now works in America. An individual skill specialist he supports players individually both in Academy and Grasssroots football. Beto specialises in supporting players to produce game changing moments linking them to game analysis from professional football at the highest level.

John Lawson joins Glen and Saul to discuss the foundation phase programme at Glasgow Rangers. Get 20% the MyPersonalFootballCoach Ball Mastery and 1v1 Coaching Courses. Learn about the key methodologies used to develop skilful players at the best academies in world football. Use code MPFCCOACH https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/level-1-level-2-e-leaning-courses/

Michael Beale is one of the best young English Coaches in the country. His incredible career has seen him work at all academy age groups at Chelsea and Liverpool. He has been 1st team assitant coach in Brazil, in the Premier League at Aston Villa and at Rangers. He also been Head Coach at QPR, Rangers and Sunderland. Micahel joins the boys to discuss development from the very youngest all the way to the 1st team. Get 20% the MyPersonalFootballCoach Ball Mastery and 1v1 Coaching Courses. Learn about the key methodologies used to develop skilful players at the best academies in world football. Use code MPFCCOACH https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/level-1-level-2-e-leaning-courses/

Eddie Johnson has a successful playing career in America and England, he's now one of the most exciting young coaches in the USA. Eddie has been fighting against the conventional coaching system in the USA, his technical coaching philosophy has come under attack by many but the results speak for themselves. Now the doubters have become fans! Get 20% off the MyPersonalFootballCoach Ball Mastery and 1v1 courses and the Virtual Conference (ready to download now) with the code MPFCCOACH https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/iamacoach/

Tom Byer returns to the show to chat with Glen and Saul about his ground breaking work with early years skill development. Tom argues that the real key to developing top players is engagement between 2 and 6 years old. Tom consults with some of the biggest clubs in the world and with Federations. Use code MPFCCOACH to get 20% off the MyPersonalFootballCoach Ball Mastery and 1v1 Courses and the Virtual Conference. mypersonalfootballcoach.com/iamacoach/

Alex Nichols, ex Arsenal Academy Coach joins Saul and Glen to discuss, what's more important, dribbling or passing? Use code MPFCCOACH to get 20% off the MyPersonalFootballCoach Ball Mastery and 1v1 Courses and the Virtual Conference. https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/iamacoach/

In the latest 'Next Generation' series, Kai Parkinson joins Saul to talk about his coaching and player journey. Kai was a young Academy player at clubs including Chelsea. He's now one of the most exciting young coaches in the UK.

Anton joins Glen and Saul to discuss his role with Tottenham Hotpsur Women's Team where he works with the 1st team and as a transition coach for players coning through the Academy. Anton, also discusses his journey as a young pro and then an Academy Coach at Spurs.

David Webb returns to the show to discuss his current role as 1st team coach of Georgia's national team. Saul and David discuss their remarkable Euros campaign. How the got there and what was the day to day workings to make football history for this relatively small nation.

Juan Carlos Amorós is Head Coach NY/NJGotham FC Head Coach where he has cemented his position as one of the leading coaches in the Women's Pro game. This follows successful spells at Tottenham Women's, Real Betis and Houston Dash. Juan joins Glen and Saul to talk about his rise from grass roots football to the top of the Women's game.

In this new series Saul invites some of the best young coaches emerging onto the show. Matteo Esposito has a huge Instagram following and also coaches at Arsenal in the Pre Academy. Matteo talks about his journey and how he's developed his methodology and his very successful coaching business.

The Virtual Academy Next Gen Club...This month Live classroom sessions with English and Scottish FA mindset specialist Steve Sallis. Luc Stolker ex Ajax Academy Coach also joins to deliver a technical challenge. Check out full coach list here. https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/the-virtual-academy-home/ Glen and Saul are back reflecting on the Euros and Southgate's influence on English football. They also look at the next gen players coming through and importantly what are the trends and impacts on us as coaches when looking at player development in the future.

Are you a coach who wants to up skill yourself? Check out the online courses, the Coach's Pass and the Online Downloadable Soccer Conference at MyPersonalFootballCoach https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/iamacoach/ JordI Condom Auli joins Saul to discuss what goes on behind the scenes at Barcelona's Academy and what makes it one of the most successful talent development centres in world football.

João Tralhão Ex Benfica Academy and Monaco 1st Team Coach joins Glen and Saul to discuss the best way of Developing Champions League Players. How can we stress and challenge players to prepare them for the game at the very highest level?

Tim Bradbury, US Soccer Coach Educator joins Glen and Saul to discuss how to develop defenders. What is the best way to coach this and why does there seem to be such a shortage of quality defenders any the highest level?

Steve Sallis is one of the world leaders in mindset development. He Joins Saul and Glen to discuss how we can maximise mindset development not only in our players but in us as coaches also. Check out Steves first book 'Educating Football' which has literally changed the game and his soon to be released follow up 'How not to be a leadership dickhead.' The Virtual Academy is back on the MyPersonalFootballCoach app. The Next Gen Club includes Technical, Tactical, Physical, Psychological and Tips how to get scouted from Premier League Coaches...for just £9.99 a month. mypersonalfootballcoach.com/the-virtual…ademy-home/

The Virtual Academy is back on the MyPersonalFootballCoach app. The Next Gen Club includes Technical, Tactical, Physical, Psychological and Tips how to get scouted from Premier League Coaches...for just £9.99 a month. https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/the-virtual-academy-home/ Lee Hayes joins Saul to discuss his role at Yokohama FC and what life and football culture is like in Japan. Lee also talks about his work at his previous clubs including West Ham and QPR.

To find out more about technical coaching, Ball Mastery and 1v1 Duels checkout the MyPersonalFootballCoach Online Coaching Courses https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/level-1-level-2-e-leaning-courses/ Arsenal Academy Skills Specialist Danny Buck returns to join Saul to discuss his work at the world famous Hale End, home to Arsenal's Academy. Saul takes a deep dive into Danny's work with the 15/16s and how he structures his technical work. Looking at how he develops players individually and in small groups and how he challenges the players and himself.

Paul Holder is a legend in the English Coaching fraternity. His long career has seen him coach at Academy and 1st Team Level. He has also been a coach Educator at the English Football Association. Paul and Saul discuss coaching topics including the Game Based approach.

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MyPersonalFootballCoach Coaching Courses and Virtual Conference are now on sale! https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/iamacoach/ Glenn joins Saul again for the Coaching Family Special asking where are all the #10s gone? Pro and Academy football seem to be missing the mavericks which used to be the mainstay of teams through out the world. Why is this and is it a reflection of our recruitment/coaching process?

The Virtual Academy Club Next Gen goes live February 1st. Get the complete player development programme. Technical, Tactical, Mindset, Physical and tips how to get scouted. Sign up on the MyPersonalFootballCoach app or follow this link https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/the-virtual-academy-home/ Chris Robinson spent over 10 years as a Scout at Chelsea FC's Academy. He describes what goes on behind the scenes and how they have dominated Academy football in England for the last generation. He now runs thescoutinggame.co.uk ... a service for players and parents who want to get scouting reports for Premier League scouts.

The MyPersonalFootballCoach Virtual Academy Next Gen Club is going live February 1st. Technical, Tactical, Physical, Mindset and tips how to get scouted from some of the best talent developers in world football. https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/the-virtual-academy-home/ Yousuf Sajjadd has gone from volunteer scout at Brentford to Technical Director of FC Den Bosch in Holland in just over 10 years. Along the way he's worked full time at Chelsea in the recruitment department and was Head of Emerging Talent at Arsenal. Yousuf talks about the changing nature of recruitment at the highest level and what it looks like at two of the biggest academies in England.

Check out Saul's new Coach Mentoring. Take your coaching and/or Soccer coaching career/business to the next level... https://pdafootball.co.uk/coach-mentoring/ Colin Bergmans is a Skills Coach at PSV Eindhoven. Colin outlines how his ‘Skill Box' works and the individual focus that sets PSV apart from most Academies.

Check out Saul's new Coach Mentoring. Take your coaching and/or Soccer coaching career/business to the next level... https://pdafootball.co.uk/coach-mentoring/ Diogo Pavia joins Saul to discuss his role as Head of Individual Development at FC Porto. This famous Portuguese club has a long and successful track record of player development. Pepijn Lijnders previously held this role within the club. Diogo shares his work and his insight to individual player development and why Porto continues to produce such technical and creative footballers.

Alex Nichols, former Technical Coach at Arsenal FC joins Saul and Glen to talk about Technical Players. What do they look like and how do we coach/develop them?

Saul and Glen are back in the Coaching Family special to discuss Ball Striking. Is it important and when, where and how is the most effective way to coach and improve it?

Kenneth Santa has had an extraordinary career already taking him around the world as a talent ID Specialist. Starting his career in Denmark at clubs including Brondby, before moving to Aspire in Qatar, working as European Scout for Wolves, a stint in Saudi Arabia then India. He's now Head of talent ID in Singapore. Kenneth shares his journey and lesson learnt from different footballing cultures.

Glen joins Saul for another Coaching Family to discuss 'does possession matter?'. Guardiola has changed the game in the UK and in World Football...but is it important for your team to dominate the ball? In terms of youth development, is it key and how do you train it?

Jeroen Chantrain joins Saul to talk about is work at Anderlecht's famous academy. He has spent 6 years at the club working firstly with this youngest age groups in the foundation phase and now with the 13/14s. He also coaches in the Purple Talents programme which is Anderlecht's school programme for 'their better players'. Check out more about Anderlecht with the Inside the Academy documentary. https://youtu.be/uJ1hd5fcbx8?si=lNNvqyT7DvwwquPk

Glen Hicks joins Saul for this Coaching Family special discussing how to develop midfielders. Looking at the current trend of central midfielders going for big money in the Premier League and La Liga...what are the key attributes needed to play and prosper in this area of the pitch and how does that effect our session design?

Paul McGuinness ex Man Utd Coach for 20 years and Glen Hicks ex Premier League Academy coach join Saul for this round table special discussing Paul's notion of 'Flow', how to identify and how to coach it in football.

MPFC Podcast host Saul Isaksson-Hurst is interviewed by Inside the Coaches Room in this special episode. Saul talks about his 20 year career, coaching at the Academies of Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal and his work as an individual coach working with and developing some of the best young talent in world football.

GET 20% OFF THE MyPersonalFootballCoach Virtual Conference with the code 'podcastvc' Ivan Kepcija joins Saul to talk about his career which has seen him be instrumental in the rise of Croatian football to the top of World Football. Ivan was assitant Academy Manager then Academy Manger of Dinamo Zagreb. He then moved in to be a Technical Director at Legia Warszawa and then at Hajduk Split. Ivan discusses his work and the secrets behind the extraordinary success of Croatian Football.

Get 20% off the MyPersonalFootballCoach Virtual Conference with code 'podcastvc' https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/virtual-conference-2022/ Dan Micciche is regarded as one of the best coaches in the country and has had an extraordinary career already. Starting coaching a Crystal Palace he soon moved across London to work under Chris Ramsey and John McDermott at Spurs. He then moved on to work at MK Dons, responsible for brining such players as Dele Alli through. His next role came at the English FA where he supported Dan Ashworth and Gareth Southgate in developing and defining the new England DNA as U16 Head Coach. His most recent role in youth development came at Arsenal where he worked in numerous roles including head of the PDP.

Check out the MyPersonalFootballCoach Virtual Conference. 14 of the worlds best talent developers. Get 20% off with the code 'podcastvc' https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/virtual-conference-2022/ Chris Docherty has had an amazing career in the game already. Starting his career in Academy football in Scotland as a coach and then moving to work with the Scottish FA in their performance programme. He then moved to work firstly in China and then Croatia progressing and mixing his roles working in the first team environment and then more club systems and management. He is now Sporting Director of Budapest Honved one of the biggest clubs in Hungary.

The MyPersonalFootballCoach Virtual Conference is now live! 14 of the best player developers in world football present their ideas, methodology, hints and tips from elite level coaching. Download now and keep. GET 20% WITH 'PODCASTVC' CODE https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/virtual-conference-2022/ Doug Lemov is one of the world leaders in teaching and learning in sports coaching and football. He's joined by Tim Bradbury, US Soccer Coach Educator and Glen Hicks, Ex Premier League Academy Coach as they discuss with Saul teaching and learning in football coaching and how to create and develop the optimum learning environment for your players.

Ricardo Moniz is regarded as the world's leading skills coach. His time at Spurs as first team skills coach left a legacy on the whole club but particularly the Academy. He has also worked at the Red Bull Clubs, Hamburg and Feyenoord. He has also has stints in management in England and Europe. Ricardo, a disciple of Wiel Coerver took his work to the next level and has helped inspire coaches from all around the world including Saul who regards Ricardo as pivotal in helping him develop his Dynamic Ball Mastery methodology.

Michel Ribeiro is the 1st Team Individual Coach Genk, he was also previously the Individual Coach in the Academy of the same club. Michel talks about his career and one of the worlds leading individual coaching specialists. Saul and Michel discuss how and why Genk have become one of the best player development environments in world football and how much of an impact technical coaching can have on players from 9 years to the 1st team. USE CODE LEVEL2PODCAST TO GET 20% OFF THE MyPersonalFootballCoach Level 2 E Learning Course.

Russell Martin joins Saul to talk about his footballing philosophy and how he made firstly MK Dons in League 1 one of the best possession football teams in Europe with stats only behind Man City and Barcelona. He also talks about his current role as Head Coach of Swansea City and how he's continued to try and develop a team that can dominate the ball from start to finish. Saul and Russell discuss how he implements this on the training ground and what have been the main challenges since he started coaching. GET 20% OFF THE NEW MyPersonalFootballCoach LEVEL 2 COURSE WITH PROMO CODE LEVEL2PODCAST

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Alex Nichols is a Technical Coach at Arsenal FC's Academy. Alex discusses what goes on on the grass at Hale End to make it one of best Academies in world football right now.