Could you develop your child into a footballer if you followed the 'perfect' formula? Sean Conlon, the founder of We Make Footballers and a Scout with Chelsea b...
Troy Deeney - Ex-Premier League Star Discusses How to Raise a Footballer
In this episode, we sit down with one of our biggest guests to date! Troy Deeney is known to many as a Watford legend, and most certainly a player who enjoyed ruffling the feathers of defenders and fans all around the country.
Since his retirement, Troy had a management spell at Forest Green Rovers, however now spends the majority of his time raising his son and daughter. We discuss with Troy the ins and outs of raising children of a professional footballer and whether or not he believes they have what it takes to make it as footballers!
Expect to learn how you would raise the perfect footballer, from a retired pro who has gone through so much! This is an episode you cannot miss...
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Jeremy Sauer & Dan Rice - How To Build The Perfect Football Academy From Scratch
In this episode I sit down with two of the leaders in Wycombe's bold academy vision! Academy Director Jeremy Sauer and Chairman & Chief Football Office Dan Rice offer a behind-the-scenes look at Wycombe's ambitious plans to build one of the leading academies in the UK.
In May 2024 Wycombe Wanders was purchased by the billionaire owner Mikheil Lomtadze through his company Blue Ocean Partners. Mikel and his partners had been looking for a professional club in England without an academy so they could build one from scratch. After great research Wycombe Wanderers came out as the perfect opportunity with its geographical proximity to football talent and its incredible football history and culture.
Expect to learn how you would create the perfect academy if you were starting one from scratch and what goes into the process from club playing style to how to building the facilities.
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Peter Sturgess - The EX-England Head of Futsal Explains Its Importance In The UK
In this episode, Marcelo and I have the pleasure of speaking with Peter Sturgess, the Ex-Head of Futsal for the FA. Peter is thought of by many as one of the best youth coaches in England, and is responsible for so much of the great work done by the FA in recent years which led to vast improvements in our national team.
Join us as we dive deep into the help Peter had in creating much of the foundation phase coaching courses in England, as well as his role as Head of Futsal for the FA.
Expect to gain valuable insights into the intricacies of youth football coaching, the importance futsal has on today’s generation and the ongoing journey to produce world-class talent, especially in England!
Whether you’re a coach, a parent, or just a passionate football fan, this conversation is packed with knowledge and perspectives you won’t want to miss!
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Manchester City vs Arsenal reaction from Coach Raf and Sean
This week, the Coach Raf and Sean discuss all things tactics after Manchester City's last gasp equaliser in their 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
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What Must Change With USA Youth Soccer Culture?
In this episode, we chat about the big issues in youth soccer in the USA. Did you know that 75% of kids quit playing by age 14? We explore why that’s happening and how the focus on winning is making the game less fun and stifling creativity.
We compare the American approach to soccer with what’s working in countries like Brazil and the UK, where kids have more freedom to play and grow their skills naturally. We also touch on the impact of the expensive pay-to-play system and how it keeps many talented kids from getting a fair shot.
Whether you’re a coach, parent, or just love soccer, this episode offers some real insights on how we can make the sport more enjoyable and accessible for everyone. It’s all about helping the next generation of players fall in love with the game and reach their full potential.
Could you develop your child into a footballer if you followed the 'perfect' formula? Sean Conlon, the founder of We Make Footballers and a Scout with Chelsea believes some people can. Follow our journey to discovering what it really takes to become a footballer.
How much is down to luck, genetics or being born into a football family.