MPFC Youth Soccer Development Podcast 50 Part 1 Michael Beale and Harry Watling

MPFC Youth Soccer Development Podcast 50 Part 1 Michael Beale and Harry Watling

Author: MyFootballCoach April 6, 2020 Duration: 1:15:10
For part 1 of this 50th show special Saul is Joined by Michael Beale and Harry Watling. Micahel Beale, current 1st team coach at Rangers previously coached at Chelsea and Liverpool in the Academies as well as a stint coaching in Brazil at Sao Paulo as a 1st team coach. He's one of the best player developers in the country. Harry Watling has coached at Chelsea, Millwall and West Ham. One of the best coaches in Academy football in this country. Harry and Michael answer questions from the listeners as well as discussing some of the main issues surrounding youth development.

Saul Isaksson-Hurst brings a decade of Premier League experience from clubs like Chelsea and Tottenham into every conversation on the Youth Soccer Coaching Player Development Podcast. Instead of generic advice, this series digs into the nuanced realities of nurturing young athletes. Each episode features Saul in dialogue with global leaders in the field, translating their high-level expertise into practical insights you can use. The discussions move beyond drills and tactics to explore the holistic development of a player, addressing the psychological, physical, and technical pillars of growth. Whether you're a coach designing a season plan, a player seeking an edge, or a parent navigating the youth sports landscape, this podcast offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective. You'll hear unfiltered stories, debated methodologies, and thoughtful analysis on what truly fosters long-term success and enjoyment in the game. Created by MyFootballCoach, the show is built on a foundation of top-tier professional experience, making complex concepts accessible for anyone invested in the beautiful game. It’s a dedicated space for those who believe player development is an art as much as a science.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Youth Soccer Coaching Player Development Podcast
Podcast Episodes
72 Paul Gray Fouundation Phase Lead Blackburn Rovers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:44
Paul Gray is the Senior Foundation Phase Coach at Blackburn Rovers. He's a Foundation Phase specialist with experience working at Accrington Stanley, Blackpool, Preston North End, Bodo Glimt in Norway until he's current…
71 David Webb Head Of Recruitment and Technical Director [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:57
David Webb has had an extraordinary career already, starting coaching in Academy football at Crystal Palace. He quickly got involved in recruitment and was the scout who spotted Zaha. He's gone on to work in recruitment…
70 Andy Martino Southampton Academy Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:57
Andy Martino has spent over 20 years coaching at Southampton's Academy. Andy shares his experiences working at one of the best Academies in the country as a Foundation Phase specialist and gives us an insight into how an…
69 Manisha Taylor MBE Assistant Head Of Coaching QPR [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:29
Saul is joined by Manisha Taylor MBE who discusses her role at QPR and working under the wing of Chris Ramsey. QPR have one of the best technical programmes in the country. Manisha talks about her quick rise through the…
68 Jake Henry Nottingham Forest Foundation Phase Lead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:24
Nottingham Forest's Foundation Phase Lead Jake Henry joins Saul to talk about what goes on behind the scenes at the Academy and their recent transition to Category 1 Academy. Jake discusses his journey from part time coa…
67 Mike Dodds Birmingham City Academy Manager [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:16
Mike Dodds is Birmingham City's Academy Manager. He discusses he time at Birmingham working his way up from part time coach in the pre academy to the Foundation Phase, Youth Development Phase, Professional Development ph…
66 Eduardo Oliveira U20 Coach Fluminense [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:51
Eduardo Oliveria joins Saul to discuss his role at Brazilian giant Fluminense as first Head Of Methodology and now U20 Head Coach. Fluminense has a long proud history and culture of developing players for their first tea…
65 Wes Hughes Lead Coach 15/16s Wolverhampton Wanderers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:33
Wes Hughes Lead Coach 15/16s at Wolves joins Saul to discuss his journey which includes two stints at Wolverhampton Wanderers and also many years spent at Birmingham City's Academy working across the age groups and also…
64 Lewis Craig  Man Utd Women's 21's  Assitant Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:41
Lewis Craig joins Saul to talk about his role as Man Utd Womens 21's Coach and his coaching career which has seen him be Foundation Phase Lead at Burnley, Assitant Academy Manager at Salford City and also Head of YDP at…
63 Paul McGuinness Ex Man Utd Academy Current FA Coach Educator [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:12
Paul McGuinness joins Saul to discuss his journey of over 20 years at Manchester United as a player and Academy Coach and his current role for the English Football Association as a Coach Educator. Paul discusses what wen…