Saul is joined by Richard Walker — Under 18s Head Coach at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Richard has had a fascinating journey in football. Coming off a successful playing career, he began his coaching life at Stoke City within the foundation phase — learning his trade from the ground up before working his way through the academy structure. He then joined Wolverhampton Wanderers where he’s risen to become Under 18s Head Coach — and has also had experience with the first team as caretaker coach. In this episode Richard and Saul discuss his coaching journey, what he’s learned along the way, and what it takes to develop players at one of the best academies in the country. A brilliant conversation for any coach serious about their development and career in the game. Listen now 👇

David Webb was until very recently Assistant Coach at Georgia national team and has worked with some of the most talented players in world football — including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the PSG sensation taking European football by storm. In this episode David talks about one of the most important and challenging questions in elite coaching — how do you challenge the very best players in the world while still ensuring every player in the squad is catered for? It’s a conversation that gets to the heart of individual development. How do you raise the ceiling for your elite players without raising the floor too high for everyone else? How do you keep the best hungry while keeping the rest engaged? David’s experience at the highest level of international football gives him a unique perspective on this — and his answers will challenge how you think about developing players at any level. This podcast is part of the Developing The Game Changer series — conversations with some of the best coaches in world football about individual player development. If you want to go deeper into the individual development methodology behind this series — my Developing The Game Changer masterclass is now available to every coach for the first time. The same presentation delivered to Aston Villa, Brighton, Chicago Fire, the Hong Kong Football Association and the Premier League Academy Coaches Conference at Old Trafford — at £39. Get instant access here 👇 https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/developing-the-game-changer/

Check out the MyPersonalFootballCoach Club Partnership. Take your soccer club to the next level. https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/mpfc-club-partnership/ Ed Graper returns to the show to discuss his new role with the KNVB where he's supporting the big 6 clubs in developing their world renowned football development programme. Saul and Ed discuss the youth development landscape in Holland and importantly the future game. What this looks like and how can we develop players for it.

Nottingham Forest Foundation Phase Lead Nathan Cantrill joins Glen and Saul to discuss the clubs individual based programme focusing on out playing and making the players as good on the ball as possible.

Michel Hordijk spent 6 years at Ajax's famous Academy as a skills coach working under the guidance of Johan Cruyff. Michel discusses his work at the club, and how working under Johan Cruyff one of the greatest minds in world football, help mould a club methodology to develop some of the best players in world football.

Morgan Biggs & Gary Daly specialise in individual and supplementary training. In a short time they have built their Irish business up with a massive social media following and now coaching players including Pros from all around the world. Get 20% off MyPersonalFootballCoach 121 Coaching Training Course with discount code 121COACH20OFF take your 121 coaching and business to Premier League standard. https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/121-football-coaching-course/

Kylrn Brooks-Lynch previously coached at Brighton and MK Dons before taking the big step to move to Colombia as Head of Methodology at Academia Alemana de Fútbol Popayán. Kylrn talks about his journey in Academy Football and what its been like moving to South America and building a new life. Get 20% off MyPersonalFootballCoach 121 Coaching Training Course with discount code 121COACH20OFF take your 121 coaching and business to Premier League standard. https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/121-football-coaching-course/

Get 20% off MyPersonalFootballCoach 121 Coaching Training Course with discount code 121COACH20OFF take your 121 coaching and business to Premier League standard. https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/121-football-coaching-course/ Dan Holman is an individual striker coach. Dan worked his way up the non league ladder to make it pro. After his career finished he became an 121 striker coach. Dan joins Glen and Saul to discuss his work and how he has created a successful coaching career and business.

Get 20% off MyPersonalFootballCoach 121 Coaching Training Course with discount code 121COACH20OFF take your 121 coaching and business to Premier League standard. https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/121-football-coaching-course/ Chris Ramsey is widely seen as one of the best youth developers in the country. He was previously Assistant Academy manager at Spurs, Head of Academy at QPR and he now works for the English FA. Chris joins Glen and Saul to discuss developing match winners, game changers and managing the maverick.

Check out this free off season mic'd up session Saul did with Arsenal and England's Noni Madueke https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/what-separates-trial-ready-players-from-everyone-else-opt-in-podcast/ Bradley Allen comes from one of the most famous football families in English football. Both his dad and brother played upfront for Spurs. Bradley also had a successful career as a striker at the highest level. Bradley now coaches at Tottenham Hotspur's famous academy and joins Glen and Saul to discuss his successful career, football upbringing and the lessons he learnt that he now relays to the next generation of stars.

Check out this free off season mic'd up session Saul did with Arsenal and England's Noni Madueke https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/what-separates-trial-ready-players-from-everyone-else-opt-in-podcast/ Eduardo Oliviera returns to the show to discuss his new role at the Brazilian Football Confederation. Saul and Eduardo discuss the Brazilian coach education programme, how Brazilian coaches are developed and compare and contrast with the English system. Eduardo has also written a book about the development of players in the Foundation Phase. You can purchase it here. www.2icoaching.com.br/eng